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An exploration of art as a great passion of life, written by a chief art critic for The New York Times, considers what can be learned through pictures, sculpture, and the artists who create them, in a personal exploration that invites readers to become more aware of art and the creative spirit within one’s own life. 30,000 first printing.
Publisher : Penguin Press HC, The
Publication date : August 18, 2005
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1594200556
ISBN-13 : 978-1594200557
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Reading age : 18 years and up
Dimensions : 5.7 x 0.98 x 9.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #610,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #907 in Art Movements #2,023 in Art History (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find the book enjoyable to read and appreciate its insightful content, with one review noting how it relates artistic notions to daily life. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as eloquent. The book’s scholarly content receives mixed reactions, with one customer noting it’s not a comprehensive introduction to art history.
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