
At the turn of the twentieth century, Arthur Wesley Dow literally "wrote the book" on composition—and this is it! Dow's Composition exercised an enormous influence on emerging modern artists of a century ago. A thought-provoking examination of the nature of visual representation, it remains ever-relevant to all the visual arts.A well-known painter and printmaker, Dow taught for many years at Colum...
Series: Dover Art Instruction
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (August 31, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 048646007X
ISBN-13: 978-0486460079
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
Amazon Rank: 68771
Format: PDF ePub Text djvu ebook
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This has been the most helpful read for me. It has explained the difference in the art I want to produce creatively and the art I am frequently asked to produce representationally. The exercises included are helpful directions for developing and insp...
ity and acted as a mentor to countless young artists, including Georgia O'Keeffe. His text, presented in a workbook format, offers teachers and students a systematic approach to composition. It explores the creation of freely constructed images based on harmonic relations between lines, colors, and dark and light patterns. The author draws upon the traditions of Japanese art to discuss a theory of "flat" formal equilibrium as an essential component of pictorial creation. Practical and well-illustrated, this classic guide offers valuable insights into modern design.