Interpreting Art: Reflecting, Wondering, and Responding (Paperback) - Common

by Terry Barrett

Interpreting Reflecting, Wondering, and Responding introduces readers to the varied methodologies of art interpretation without unnecessary jargon, presenting difficult and complex issues in an understandable way for beginning students without alienating more sophisticated readers.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Art History

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Terry Berret is a Professor of Art Education, with a joint appointment in the Department of Art, at the Ohio State University, where he is the recipient of a distinguished teaching award for courses in criticism and aesthetics within education. The author of numerous works on art criticism, he is an art critic in education for the Ohio Arts Council, consults museum education departments, juries exhibitions, and conducts workshops on studio critiques and writing.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gives you some tools for when you are looking at art.

[Youyang · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook. The last time I read this was in 2010...

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

It should be noted that saying "Oh, this is pretty!" is great and all when going to the art museum, but for those uninitiated to the world of art criticism and would like to be more acquainted with the practice, this is a must-read.

[James Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in art beyond just the beauty of the art, this book is for you. Leads you through how to get a better understanding of the artist feelings and thoughts.