The Art of Understanding Art reveals to students and other readers new and meaningful ways of developing personal ideas and opinions about art and how to express them with confidence. Offers an inquirymdash;unique among introductory art textsmdash;into the learning process of understanding and appreciating art Examines the multiple issues and processes essential to making; analyzing and evaluating art Uses cross-cultural examples to help readers develop comprehensive; yet personal; ways of looking at and thinking about art Includes an annotated glossary of the Art World; institutions and individuals that play a role in defining art as well as diagrams; textboxes callouts and other visual elements to highlight information and enhance learning Richly illustrated with over 40 images Suggests innovative class assignments and projects useful for developing lesson plans; and offers an online companion site for additional illustrations and information
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect for any actorBy CustomerThis book is like the bible. It explains everything so clearly and in depth. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by everything I feel you need to know as an actor. however Dee makes this an effortless read full of knowledge and insight! :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good stuff right here!By JasmineI really liked this book. The way the information was delivered was so straight forward and easy to understand. I will definitely go back and put the highlighted portions in a notebook for further use and application. This is such a good book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wow - I wouldnt have expected anything lessBy Jane MonroeDee Cannon is one the best acting coaches I have had the pleasure of working with so I was very excited when she published her book. which is exactly as her coaching is; accessible. direct and focussed.At drama school I was massively drawn to Uta Hagen so it is no surprise - having been trained by her - that Dee is now being hailed as the Uta for 21st century.If you havent had opportunity to be taught by Dee - dont despair - this book gives you access to the way she approaches her teaching - its written just as she speaks and is the closest you can get to being in the rehearsal space with her without her physically being with you.Her book - as her coaching - breaks down how to approach the industry in simple step by step stages. from the moment the seed to act is sown to what. auditioning preparation to what to do once you have the part and the fun work and Dees technique begins on developing the truth of your character so that your performance is fully dimensional. alive from moment to moment and always truthful.Each stage of her technique is broken down into chapters and she explores how to access each one so that you are confident in each as you move onto the next. She gives examples of previous lessons she has taught so you can see how the technique is applied.Dee is inspiring. and this book is her inspiration to any person with a heart for acting whether you are considering a profession in acting. are auditioning for drama school or are a professional actor wanting to streamline and perfect your technique. Its a technique that works across mediums.If you choose to buy a copy. I hope that you find in Depth Acting as insightful and rewarding to your acting as I have - take it everywhere with you. allow it to be your travel companion. let the edges curl with use. its a lasting momento to your craft and offers a technique that once learned. your acting muscles wont want to forget.
