This is an outstanding text for teachers and students. mdash; The Studio This richly illustrated examination of visual arts in the European tradition shows how the great masters employed the "golden mean" and other geometrical patterns to compose their paintings. Author Charles Bouleau explores a tremendous variety of ancient and modern works: the Parthenon friezes; Italian mosaics; the Bayeux Tapestry; and Gothic stonemasons marks of France and Germany as well as paintings by Picasso; Kandinsky; Klee; and Pollock. His insightful expositions cast new light on such well-known works as Raphaels "The School of Athens;" Botticellis "Birth of Venus;" Rubens "Descent from the Cross;" and Renoirs "Le Moulin de la Galette." Advancing step by step through each painters vast body of work; the survey highlights new contributions from each period and artist. Every analysis is conducted according to strict methods; placing the work within the intellectual atmosphere of its time. Original; informative; and stimulating; The Painters Secret Geometry reveals the framework of art as well as its most profound and secret poetry. This new edition of the cult classic is a vade mecum for any student of art history or artistic composition. "I found the material presented in this book to be fascinating. Though originally published in the 1960s its tenets hold up well. It would lend itself well to an art history course or to anyone interested in the concepts outlines." mdash; Tacoma Public Library
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great gift to inspire a Minecraft builder!By momsahoyFinally a book to showcase a preview of the incredibly beautiful and breathtaking builds possible through Minecraft creative mode. This will be an inspiring gift to someone who is interested in exploring creative building with MC. This takes MC into a whole new realm of possibilities by a team of young; dynamic; multi-talented and gifted builders; artists and designers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGreat5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Its amazing what people can build inside this gameBy Parka[[VIDEOID:95ef088ca5c19962df1b5cc4976cd8a6]]This 112-page hardcover features some of the most amazing creations to ever appear in Minecraft. Ive seen some of them online but there are more conveniently curated in this book format.The subject matter is split into different categories but the main ones would be fantasy worlds; creatures; sculptures and landscape. The creations are amazingly detailed. Some required several builders and billions of blocks to build. Each piece is a work of art; specially crafted and awe-inspiring even. I can only imagine looking at them from inside Minecraft.Downside of the book is the use of gimmicky filters and depth of field when rendering. The filters create a colour cast over the pictures and its really unnecessary because the creations are awesome by themselves. I do not like the filter. The use of depth of field is questionable as some are tastily done but some are just using the blur to obscure details that would look better without the blur.The size of the book is alright although because some creations are so detailed; I often wished that this book was much larger. There are selected pieces with zoomed in views though.Overall; I think fans of Minecraft would love it. This books a good showcase that art can come in different form and media.(See more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my profile for the link.)
