The Informed Eye by
An introduction to the properties, concepts, and meanings of Western art through a series of explorations of 32 works of art or groups of related workspaintings, sculptures, and buildings from varying cultures and times. This book explains how art is made, how it functions in society, and how it embodies the ideas and ideals of the cultures.
Learning to Look by
Sometimes seeing is more difficult for the student of art than believing. This handy guide to the visual arts is designed to provide a comprehensive view of art, moving from the analytic study of specific works to a consideration of broad principles and technical matters.
A Short Guide to Writing about Art by 
Understanding Color by
Make Sound Color Choices Now in an updated Fourth Edition, Understanding Color helps you connect the dots between your emotional, intuitive responses to color and the theories that explain them. From this authoritative and easy-to-follow resource, you'll learn how to use color more comfortably, creatively, and effectively than ever before. Take your work to the next level by exploring how different light sources affect color rendition, how placement changes color, how to avoid costly color mistakes, and how to resolve the color problems that frequently confront design professionals. This edition is full of powerful new features that reflect the latest issues in color and design, including: Expanded and revised content in nearly 35% of the book. Coverage of a broad range of design disciplines. Ideas from the major color theorists that reinforce content, rather than emphasizing what is correct or incorrect. Discussion of color created by traditional media and digital design, and the issues that arise when design moves from one medium to another. Innovative coverage of color marketing issues. Helpful tips for using color in the working environment. An online workbook with valuable exercises that reinforce color concepts. Understanding Color, Fourth Edition is an unparalleled source of authoritative information and practical solutions for students and professionals in all fields of design.
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