Painting (Hands on arts and crafts) - Hardcover

Hodge, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1569240221 ISBN 13: 9781569240229

Publisher: Shooting Star Press, 1991

Synopsis

Part of a series designed to encourage the enjoyment of arts and crafts in a practical way, this book introduces basic painting principles and methods clearly and simply. Where appropriate the book refers to the works of distinguished masters in the field.

About this title

About the Author:

Anthony G. Hodge was born 1 August 1948. He is an author and illustrator, whose work is regularly exhibited. He has taught art to adults and children for 30 years.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5 Up-- This slim volume takes a hands-on approach to the teaching of painting. Hodge addresses broad issues--tools and materials, mixing colors, composition, etc.--in abbreviated, two-page spreads. His text is enhanced by paintings (some more clearly illustrative than others) and extended by projects loosely introduced, such as "paint a simple landscape . . . ." Coverage is choppy and superficial, and the information is necessarily, although frustratingly, limited. In explaining brightness, tone, and hue, for example, the author compares qualities of color to qualities of music--interesting as analogy, but murky as instruction. Where space is at such a premium, words must be very carefully chosen and concepts thoughtfully developed; this book fails to do so. Hodge does encourage experimentation and sets attainable standards, but foundering novices need more in the way of direction and definition. To the extent that the artist is ultimately his own teacher, the book may be sufficient to its task; still, it is best used, if at all, as a supplement to formal lessons or a more substantial text. Henry Pluckrose's Paints (Watts, 1987) is less ambitious in scope, but makes more effective use of a similar format at a similar level. --Marcia Hupp, Mamaroneck Public Library, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Shooting Star Press
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 1569240221
• ISBN 13: 9781569240229
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32