Considered one of the greatest Russian writers; whose works have had a profound and lasting effect on twentieth-century fiction. His works often feature characters living in poor conditions with disparate and extreme states of mind; and exhibit both an uncanny grasp of human psychology as well as penetrating analyses of the political; social and spiritual states of Russia of his time. Many of his best-known works are prophetic precursors to modern-day thoughts. He is sometimes considered to be a founder of existentialism; most frequently for Notes from Underground.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Not the usual suspects artwork / good stuff!By Susan JaneBeing a visual artist the first thing I do with any book is look at the pictures. The written part is going to be supporting this in any art book. I had stopped buying art journal books because the artwork was bland. simple looking (even when it wasnt). and often just versions of what everyone else was doing. Im also not fond of art books that are really sales pitches. I made an exception with this one because of who reviewed it and the whole idea of archetypes and art. As I flipped through the pages I was astonished that some of the art was by big names yet were very deep. often exotic. sometimes even profound. For that reason alone I gave this book 5 stars. Art journals dont have to be Picasso. Art journals can be 2 a.m. angry meaningly scribbles. But somewhere along the line real art has been lost to selling products and classes to beginners (or near beginners). Thats sad. Thats also a crime. At this point. I went to my bookshelf and pulled out "Alphabetica" which is the first pure art journal book I bought. Its about line. color. shape. and all that. but its also about energy. movement. and story. I know some dont like "Alphabetica" and I understand that. But I reference it because "Art Journal You Archetypes" has some great artwork. I. of course. am deficient in archetypes... nothing new there! But its an interesting process and I should be able to ignore the "buy my product" stuff as I work through the pages. I certainly hope other publishers stop printing Xerox clones and come up with new and exciting art journal books featuring a mixture of art at all levels. And while theyre at it. no more huge chapter of supplies. please. Put a basic list in the back. Wasting page count on endless discussions of glue. paint. etc. is almost pointless since supplies change within months sometimes. In the olden days of art books. they had a bibliography and list of suppliers.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I would skip this one.....sorryBy StaciI work in therapy. and thought I could use this book for myself and for my clients. Its not a book for concept application. instead. its basically a quiz. and a book of lists and interviews. with instructions on how to create a project that the interviewee contributed to the book. I dont like to sting people on reviews. but I cannot recommend this book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good bookBy movie loverWas helpful and thought provoking. Im not here to write a book report. but just to say. it was an interesting read.
