The Profanity of Paint (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Kiddier

 
9780484150866: The Profanity of Paint (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock a radical view of color, craft, and the painter’s life — this text invites you to see art as a living, changing force, not mere technique.

In The Profanity of Paint, the author blends lyrical reflections with practical ideas about color, relation, humor, and imagination. The book argues that truth is felt, not measured, and it invites readers to rethink how they paint, look, and learn.

  • Explore how color can feel spiritual, ever-changing, and essential to seeing the world.
  • Discover ideas about craft that emphasize personal voice, rhythm, and the painter’s sense of relation.
  • Learn why humor, silence, and presence matter as much as technique in creating art.
  • Reflect on what makes a picture dignified, and how to keep a work from becoming just a set of facts.
Ideal for readers who want art writing that blends philosophy with everyday practice, and for painters seeking a more personal, humane approach to color and form.

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