Find Even More Joy in Appreciating Art, Guided by the Insights of an Award-Winning Artist One of the greatest benefits of viewing art is that it challenges presumptions and opens our minds to new ideas. Likewise, this sequel to popular art appreciation book
The Joy of Art delves even deeper to decode visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and perception. In entertaining and informative text by artist Carolyn Schlam,
More Joy of Art discusses both historical and contemporary works of art in the context of the following characteristics:
- Beauty
- Authenticity
- Originality
- Modernity
- Perspective
- ...and the indefinable quality that makes each work of art unique and compelling.
More Joy of Art provides the reader with the framework to examine works of art from any period, style, medium, or genre. With a guided tour of many notable and acclaimed works—includin