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OverviewJustin Paton's Montana Award-winning and much-loved journey through the world of art, now in a superb new format. A true treasure for art-lovers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Justin Paton , Tim FlanneryPublisher: Awa Press Imprint: Awa Press Edition: 2nd New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.90cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9780958291606ISBN 10: 0958291608 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 01 September 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIn this absorbing book, painting is revealed as a harbour of memories, connection with deep realities--and a source of satisfaction and fun for painter and viewer alike. --Michael Smither, painter A terrific book, amusing, clever, insightful, generous-spirited and genuinely helpful. --Margo White, Metro books editor An exhilarating read. Among swarms of implacably obtuse art scribblers, Paton shines like a lighthouse in the dark. --John Coley, The Press Conversational, anecdotal, informative and often humorous . . . Paton encourages us to stand still long enough to read the body language of a painting. --Sally Blundell, Art News Nothing gets between Paton and a painting . . . a lively and sensual stylist with a knack for making you feel his enthusiasms. --New Zealand Listener Paton presents paintings as personable and responsive objects . . . able to both draw viewers in and push them away . . . Elegant, accessible and endlessly thought-provoking. --Richard Wolfe, Art New Zealand Paton's purpose is to rekindle the energy generated by paintings, today too often upstaged by technology and obfuscated by artspeak . How to Look at a Painting is . . . an informed book and a stimulating one. Reading it while visiting galleries in Britain and the American East Coast, I found that it challenged me to look more intensely. --Elizabeth Rankin, The Art Book Should be compulsory reading. A cultural exploration that deserves to become a classic. --Christopher Moore, author, Fluke In this absorbing book, painting is revealed as a harbour of memories, connection with deep realities--and a source of satisfaction and fun for painter and viewer alike. --Michael Smither, painter In this absorbing book, painting is revealed as a harbour of memories, connection with deep realities--and a source of satisfaction and fun for painter and viewer alike. --Michael Smither, painter Paton's purpose is to rekindle the energy generated by paintings, today too often upstaged by technology and obfuscated by artspeak . How to Look at a Painting is . . . an informed book and a stimulating one. Reading it while visiting galleries in Britain and the American East Coast, I found that it challenged me to look more intensely. --Elizabeth Rankin, The Art Book Conversational, anecdotal, informative and often humorous . . . Paton encourages us to stand still long enough to read the body language of a painting. --Sally Blundell, Art News Paton presents paintings as personable and responsive objects . . . able to both draw viewers in and push them away . . . Elegant, accessible and endlessly thought-provoking. --Richard Wolfe, Art New Zealand Should be compulsory reading. A cultural exploration that deserves to become a classic. --Christopher Moore, author, Fluke A terrific book, amusing, clever, insightful, generous-spirited and genuinely helpful. --Margo White, Metro books editor An exhilarating read. Among swarms of implacably obtuse art scribblers, Paton shines like a lighthouse in the dark. --John Coley, The Press Nothing gets between Paton and a painting . . . a lively and sensual stylist with a knack for making you feel his enthusiasms. --New Zealand Listener Author InformationJustin Paton is one of New Zealand's foremost art writers and a contributor to many international publications. His books and art catalogues include those on artists Julia Morison, Jeffrey Harris, Ronnie van Hout, Ricky Swallow, Jude Rae, Michael Parekowhai and Laurence Aberhart. He is senior curator at Christchurch Art Gallery. How to Look at a Painting was the winner of the Montana New Zealand Book Award 2006 in the Lifestyle and Contemporary Culture Category. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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