Difficult to grasp and harder still to achieve; composition is a chief concern of artists at every level. This clear and focused introduction exposes the compositional devices that underlie successful artworks. Its many examples reduce pictures to their basic formal elements; offering a concise treatment of an oft-neglected topic.Author Harry Sternberg; whose works appear in major museums throughout the United States; was a student and instructor at New Yorks prestigious Art Students League. He draws upon his extensive background as a teacher and professional to provide an approachable view of applying composition to graphic works. Novices and experienced artists alike will benefit from his well-illustrated explanations of handling such elements as the picture border; flat space; tensions; positive and negative space; geometric design; and volume; as well as the processes of analyzing pictures and communication through design.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I am very pleased with my purchase of But Is It ArtBy g.b. koernerI am very pleased with my purchase of But Is It Art? The book was in great shape; as advertised; and I am so glad that it was both very affordable and easy to purchase. Cynthia Freeman; the author; makes the concept of art; from a culturally educated perspective; refreshingly accessible. As she writes to bring the reader along on her logical and interesting journey; it becomes understandable that this is what any form of art is: the creators journey. Thus; Ms. Freeman succeeds at either introducing or reintroducing the idea that art remains; however strange or even horrific that it gets; an invitation to relate to aspects of reality through creative means.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... a graduate course and was surprised by how much fun this book is to actually readBy DeeDee86I had to get this for a graduate course and was surprised by how much fun this book is to actually read. I made lots of notes in it and carried on lots of conversations. A great book about controversial​ art.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerLoved the book.