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A short guide to writing about art /

by Barnet, Sylvan
Edition statement:11th ed. Published by : Pearson, (Boston :) Physical details: xv, 368 p. : ill., photos. ISBN: 9780205886999 (pbk.). Subject(s): Art criticism -- Authorship. Year: 2015
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Includes bibliographical references.

Writing about art -- Writing about art : the big picture -- Formal analysis and style -- Analytic thinking -- Writing a comparison -- Writing an entry in an exhibition catalog -- Writing a review of an exhibition -- Virtual exhibitions : writing text panels and other materials -- How to write an effective essay -- Style in writing -- Art-historical research -- Some critical approaches -- Writing a research paper -- Manuscript form -- Writing essay examinations.

This book is intended for art courses where there is a writing component. This text guides art students through the writing process. Students are shown how to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture. The text includes: coverage of essential writing assignments including formal analysis, comparison, research paper, review of an exhibition, essay examination; clear step-by-step writing instructions guiding students though the research and writing processes; sample essays, with analytic comments by the author, demonstrating the virtues of effective writing.

purchased Purchased Feb. 13, 2018 291379 $11,255 YBYW

purchased Purchased Feb. 13, 2018 291380 $11,255 YBYW

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