In the perennial best-seller Art Fear; Ted Orland (with David Bayles) examined the obstacles that artists encounter each time they enter their studio and stand before a new blank canvas. Now; in The View From The Studio Door; Orland turns his attention to broader issues that stand to either side of that artistic moment of truth.In a text marked by grace; brevity and humor; Orland argues that when it comes to art making; theory and practice are always intertwined. There are timeless philosophical questions (How do we make sense of the world?) that address the very nature of art making; as well as gritty real-world questions (Is there art after graduation?) that artists encounter the moment theyrsquo;re off the starting blocks and producing work on a regular basis.Simply put; this is a book of practical philosophy. As a teacher and working artist himself; Orland brings authentic insight and encouragement to all those who face the challenge of making art in an uncertain world. The breadth of material covered is reflected in chapters that include Making Sense of the World; Art Society; The Education of the Artist; Surviving Graduation; Making Art That Matters; The Artistic Community; and more.The View From The Studio Door is the perfect companion piece to Art Fear; and will appeal to a similar (and already-established) audience of students; working artists; teachers and professionals. For studentsrsquo; benefit; The View is also modestly priced; with wide page margins for easy note-taking and annotation.
#154673 in eBooks 2012-05-08 2012-05-08File Name: B007WKEMBE
Review
87 of 90 people found the following review helpful. Good for anyone!By Esther RodriguezI bought this book for my special needs daughter in the hope that it would introduce her in the art of drawing and help her to easily understand each step in drawing animals. And it did! A few days ago she surprised me by drawing a cat out of apples. The book also helped her in focusing on details and to understand proportions. I highly recommend the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Drawing made funBy ChristineThe book came in on time and I love the book. I bought it to make paper mache sculptures. and they show the basic shapes and that will help in drawing or sculpture making.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. not for meBy HannaFor children only. it does not say that. it is of very little value to an adult with some knowledge of sketching. Animals are chosen with little artistry .
