Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One
Common Sense from an Unexpected Source
$36.05
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2018
Summary
This book presents 75 ways to look at art and 75 life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today’s abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Dürer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face. Questions about success, about love, about work, about friendship and about life and death. Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One is a lively introduction to art hi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789063694685 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9063694687 |
| Author: | Koos de Wilt |
| Publisher: | BIS Publishers B.V. |
| Imprint: | BIS Publishers B.V. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 185mm x 149mm |
| Series: | Think Like a... |
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Critics Review
“For everyone who dares to think in proposals not in opinions” Daan Roosegaarde, kunstenaar
“For art there is no leaflet and no guarantee. Koos shows why” Taco Dibbts, Rijksmuseum’s General Director
“The ideal book for anyone who wants to learn how to live through art!” Erik Kessels, advertising professional
“De Wilt writes very clearly and has succeeded in producing a page-turner.” Jop Ubbens, art consultant
“Rock star, skateboarder, artist… I never made it at any of them. But at least now I have the right book to soften the pain.” Oscar Kneppers, founder Rockstart
“Fantastic book that promotes interest in art.” Jorg Grimm, art dealer
About The Author
Koos de Wilt
Koos de Wilt is an art historian and writer. He produces stories, books, films and concepts that combine art with the other important things in life. His published works include the management book Rembrandt Inc. and, for children, The Big Rijksmuseum Read-Aloud Book.
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