The Art of Perspective
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I have "Perspective Without Pain" by the same author.  The "Art of Perspective" is basically the same book, but he has expanded it with full color illustrations and some new material.  The book has helped me understand and create depth in my artwork, and the exercises are fun to do.  If trying to choose between the two books, the "Art of Perspective" is the best choice.
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I liked EVERY aspect of this book, from the detailed theoretic descriptions of the physics of light, shadow and colour, to the pragmatic way to achieve awesome results.
Of great interest was the writers validation of the emotions of the artist as we approach the project and or painting, and her non-judgmental definition of what is creativity and its execution.
The collection of examples of some challenging works to execute were great. The confidence with which I approached my work, and the final result improved greatly almost right away.
This is a "must add" to anyone's collection of art instruction books!
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Brilliant, personal and thought-provoking, this is a fresh perspective that every artist and creative should read. Well written and thoroughly entertaining. Great work.
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The aspect I like and appreciate the most about this book is its ability to help refocus our lens of perspective on life. Sometimes all it takes is approaching a problem, issue, thought, idea, or life's curveballs from a different angle. I've found this book instrumental in helping me do that. I consider myself lucky to read this book ... Thx Dr.
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This is a meaningful insight to all photography enthusiasts of the "feel" associated with the "art".  I found the stories associated with each photo most interesting and warm.  Each story tagged to the photo truly makes you see and feel what the photographer/author was experiencing while looking through the lens of the camera.
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James Burke has poignantly caught the excitement of Renaissance painters discovering perspective, and he explains visual principles, while nicely presenting  the changes that occurred in art.  I really enjoyed his commentary how different artists Durer, Da Vinci, and Michaelangelo, Raphael et al thought, spoke, and played with image and illusion, as well as light and color. Quite informative for learning art, but also useful for teaching perception and thinking. This video was a delightful trip back in time and makes one more sensitive to the power of representation that guide perception and experience. I will never look at the painting "The School of Athens" again in the same way.
This video is short and sweet and creates a hunger for more.
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The point of view is fascinating. It allows readers to see things from a perspective that's probably completely new to them. A very worthwhile read!
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This book has done a terrific job of looking at Photographic imagery from a perspective of creation, rather than the more common technical manual. Ellon and Josh have brought together a unique look at what makes an outstanding image standout and how you can produce it. Informative and refreshing in a often overly techno driven field. The book truly explores the emotional content of an image and makes you think of 'why' you find an image compelling and shows you how to use that to create visually interesting images yourself. I highly recommend.
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This book is a must have if you are interested in photography. All photographers reference it or use it as a guide to understanding what photography is as an art. Its a staple in photographers education on the subject. Susan is an avid and learned woman whom writes beautifuly clear. She references many famouse artists in order to make her points clear and valid. Its great perspective on photography...pun intended. Im glad i have it in my collection as a ard copy.
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We used it for a class and it presented a great perspective. The Seller shipped it on time as agreed, delivered by Kindle.
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This is an excellent source for perspective on how the artisan paradigm of the Artisans and the Craftmasons sees the world, its art, and the future of the Order. Light on game mechanics, it may not be everyone's ball of wax,  but I recently handed it to a player of mine who was having some difficulty  wrapping his head around his Artisan's paradigm and it proved to be just  what he needed.
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- Kate Merrick - "And still she laughs"
I just finished reading this amazing book. I did not want to put it down!!! Thankful for the gift of her perspective
"Perspective is a gift. It can save lives, and it can keep us safe too. With perspective we can walk in confidence in an otherwise unsteady pathway. Without perspective, we can't drive or walk. We wouldn't be able to see properly- gauge size or distance-or experience the fullness of beauty".

"Life blooms radiant in the times I choose perspective over comparison"

Sincerely appreciate this book -- Mia McGranahan
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Ms. Carter has done a remarkable job of weaving together a vivid picture of life in a small town  from her own perspective.  The book confronts classicism, racism and the darkness that rises from the inner core of human nature in a fictional novel.  Her protagonists' escape from the small town takes them to places throughout the world, as they begin a spiritual journey.  Written from a fresh perspective, the book will be of interest to many audiences.

As an extremely talented painter, Ms. Carter has interspersed her work with beautiful pictures that tell a story in and of themselves.  Simple but stunning, the pictures capture the eye and attention of the reader.
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Mr. Ferguson did an excellent job in integrating his art in the context of his career and life.  All the images are of outstanding quality.  The text is very interesting and inspiring. That includes the story of Orn's gift, the bibliography and the essays on style, shape and motion.  I highly recommend
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Amazing insight behind the scenes of some extraordinary and gorgeous art work.  This could stand alone as a coffee table book featuring Wildlife Art.  It goes further than that though by illustrating how these pieces are constructed.  The language is straight-forward and easy to understand.  This effort makes you want to go into your own studio and start working on your own creations with the guidance of these [there are more than one artist featured] artists.  This book covers a wide range of subjects and gives the reader a tremendous understanding of the steps required to initiate, follow through and complete fantastic, realistic, artistic work.  An artist can look at, read, and gain an appreciation for the subjects being discussed while at the same time translate those lessons to other subjects such as dogs, or cats, or squirrels [anything with fur].  It also documents how much time the artist took to complete a particular step in the process, very instructive to anyone who attempts paintings of their own.  TH
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This book does not just provide the usual data on exposure, lighting, and F-stop. Almost every photo is the result of a mini adventure that Harold leads you through. Reading this book provides some insight into the way the photographic artist thinks and is inspired by the small details most people overlook.

Photography is about SEEING, and sharing that vision with others for their appreciation.
Harold Davis, in his new book, has taken this a step further, and delivered a methodology that both allows the reader to participate in Harold's photographs in a personal way, but to also apply the ideas to their own work.

Included are sections on the technical aspects of focus, using macro lenses and extention tubes, as well as post processing images in the digital darkroom, but it is the images themselves that lead the reader to new ways of creating their own work.
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Phil Hansen: In Process is a compilation of still images of many of Phil's highly creative multimedia art pieces in progress. If you are not familiar with Phil's work, the images will intrigue you and make you want to know more. If you are familiar with his work, the still images capture a moment in the process and give you time to think about what was really happening. Many of Phil's multimedia art pieces can be viewed on YouTube--in motion. This book captures several of Phil's classic works found there and allows us to ponder, think, and reflect on the many and varied processes used. The Artist Statement, The Goodbye Art Introduction, the Art Happening Introduction and the organized Table of Contents provide a structure for viewing the many colored and some black and white images.

I am an artist and an art educator. I work with future and current teachers. This book certainly provides an immediate way on multiple levels for my students to discuss art, the art making process, and current issues in our world. It also serves as an inspiration for how to get started in making meaningful art. As Phil notes in his opening statement, I look to create a public dialog with art This book serves to further that intention.