At the turn of the twentieth century; Arthur Wesley Dow literally "wrote the book" on compositionmdash;and this is it! Dows 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 Columbia University and acted as a mentor to countless young artists; including Georgia OKeeffe. 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.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JamesMy father loved it!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For anyone who wants an educated and scholarly look at 1960s JazzBy Midwest Book ReviewJazz caught hold in the early twentieth century and has stayed strong through it. "Black Music" is a collection of jazz criticisms and thought from Amiri Baraka. also known as Leroi Jones. Focusing on the 1960s. Akashic books has reprinted this acclaimed volume as Baraka offers much insight into Jazz legends such as Johnathan Coltrane. Miles Davis. and many more. For anyone who wants an educated and scholarly look at 1960s Jazz. "Black Music" is an ideal selection.5 of 14 people found the following review helpful. OK but why all the hype?By FaxAfter hearing Leroi Jones on Sunny Murray and the NYAQs records. and reading little excerpts of some of his reviews in books on free jazz. I thought Id pick this up and check it out. I did; it was OK; but not much more than OK. I felt like most of the information available here is readily found elsewhere. and that any new perspective he brings to the issues (meaning basically a black nationalist/radical one) is easily enough visible in other places--better to read Fanon or Malcolm X than to let that music play in the background in a jazz book like this one. If thats your taste you might be better off with John Szweds book on Sun Ra. This book is OK though. and if you havent already read a number of jazz books you might find it fresh and interesting--I simply didnt. Well written though.
