Because nature is so expansive and complex; so varied in its range of light; landscape painters often have to look further and more deeply to find form and structure; value patterns; and an organized arrangement of shapes. In Landscape Painting; Mitchell Albala shares his concepts and practices for translating natures grandeur; complexity; and color dynamics into convincing representations of space and light. Concise; practical; and inspirational; Landscape Painting focuses on the greatest challenges for the landscape artist; such as: bull; Simplification and Massing: Learn to reduce natures complexity by looking beneath the surface of a subject to discover the forms basic masses and shapes.bull; Color and Light: Explore color theory as it specifically applies to the landscape; and learn the various strategies painters use to capture the illusion of natural light.bull; Selection and Composition: Learn to select wisely from natures vast panorama. Albala shows you the essential cues to look for and how to find the most promising subject from a world of possibilities. The lessons in Landscape Paintingmdash;based on observation rather than imitation and applicable to both plein air and studio practicemdash;are accompanied by painting examples; demonstrations; photographs; and diagrams. Illustrations draw from the work of more than 40 contemporary artists and such masters of landscape painting as John Constable; Sanford Gifford; and Claude Monet. Based on Albalas 25 years of experience and the proven methods taught at his successful plein air workshops; this in-depth guide to all aspects of landscape painting is a must-have for anyone getting started in the genre; as well as more experienced practitioners who want to hone their skills or learn new perspectives.From the Hardcover edition.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Bravo. Maestri!By A. SelanFirst. viewed with a critical eye. my impressions about the book were a bit mixed. sort of like the books narrative itself. The author. himself a conductor. is obviously a vigorous fan. so a neutral biography seems to be out of the question from the start. But who can blame him. There are many of us who love Carlos Kleiber as a medium of divine music. as well as his imperfect nature. It is not difficult to imagine him thinking similarly about Beethoven. The mans resting place in Slovenia which at every occasion provides a meditative journey of tranquility is perhaps the best indicator of Carlos enigmatic and tormented character which nevertheless continues to inspire.In any case. I do think that the author did a great job. Bravo. Maestro! His correspondence with Carlos is a treasure and he well knows it. But regardless of that the price of the book should not necessarily be in a class of Carlos conducting fees. So. this is not a definite bio of Carlos Kleiber and the question is whether were ever going to get one. considering the secretive nature of his being. But this book is fun. a lot of fun. many well known and less known anecdotes of the fascinating man and his world. His character simply radiates from the pages. There are many humorous treats which will be devoured by Kleibers fans. I definitely propose watching. reading and listening to the sources mentioned in the book. and the read is an even bigger pleasure. The author did a good but limited effort with the bio part of the research. vastly inferior to say Osbournes Karajan bio (a must read!) although the way I see it. this part. by no means a minor feat. is to be viewed merely as a prelude to the letters themselves. These are a treasure. thats for certain. They convey vividly Kleibers complexity as a person. his playful side. formidable intellect as well as his hyperactive humor and self-doubt.A fascinating perfectionist of a man indeed. and true to himself and the music he so loved. Another important stone in the mosaic of Carlitos already stupendous pedigree.Huge thumbs up for the loads of fun and joy that the book brings. big thumbs down for the price.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The pleasure of his compamnyBy ilprofessoreIf you have seen Kleiber conducting Beethovens 4th with the Concertgebouw on YouTube. you will have some idea of the unusual man you will meet in this book. No conductor ever captured Ludwigs playfulness and joy as well as did this conductor. and those qualities are to be found in the man as well. Kleiber had an Austrian father. an American mother. and was brought up in South America. As might be expected. he had an outrageous sense of the oddity of the many languages he spoke and wrote. His nonsensical letters to Barber alone are worth the price of the book. Kleiber comes off as a man who loved making music more than making a career. He was notoriously demanding of rehearsal time and proper preparation; conducted only what he liked; recorded very little. and felt equally at home with Wagner and Johann Strauss Jr. A very great man and musician. someone whose shining presence is everywhere in his music and his conversation. Not many like him anymore.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An Essential BookBy Henry MautnerFor anyone interested in the art of orchestral conducting - or music in general - or the interaction between talent and genius - this is one of the most valuable and enjoyable works imaginable. Charles Barber has given us a gift (...well. at a price! But well worth it...) almost beyond imagining: an open window into the mind of one of the greatest recreative artists of any generation.The fact of this correspondence is improbable beyond words. but we can be forever grateful to Dr. Barber for establishing a personal and professional friendship that prompted Carlos Kleiber to expound - in great detail. with great wit and almost painful self-deprecation - on a multitude of topics that are enjoyable to the lay person and indispensable to the serious musician. The anecdotes alone are worth the price - who could have known that he "stole" a technique from Duke Ellington to get the effect he wanted for the opening of Beethovens Coriolanus. or of his enormous respect for the extraordinarily gifted and musically illiterate Danny Kaye as a conductor? But its the insights Kleiber shares regarding specific works and the process of working with creative artists that are truly priceless to artists of all stripes.To the author. thank you - and to the rest - buy and enjoy!!
