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Art as Expression.


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Going beyond the mere tools, techniques and "how to" of painting, this book is intended for students who want to discover how to think about painting to create more expressive art. This book will be a useful reference for high school art classes, and is worth considering as a text or resource for college level studios. The diagrams analyzing the work of twentieth-century artists make this book appropriate for any adult who wants to see and understand more about art.
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Author:Anderson, Kent
Publication:School Arts
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Apr 1, 1995
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