Painting as a Language: Material, Technique, Form, Content

by Jean Robertson, Craig McDaniel

Designed to address the issues of how to paint and what to paint, PAINTING AS A LANGUAGE covers a wide range of information of central importance to beginning and intermediate painting instruction. The authors emphasize the value of the student's cognitive understanding of the process and potential of painting in the student's overall progress in the studio. Blending journal writing with painting and drawing exercises, they guide the student through selecting meaningful subject matter as well as becoming adept at shaping and interpreting that material through the language of painting.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 1999

Reviews

[Meredith]

One of the very best books about painting. It contains thoughtful ideas for sketchbooks and some of the very best information about painting as a means of expression. All persons serious about artwork and seriously in love with art should have this on their shelf.

[Kimberly]

The best book for beginning and intermediate painting students I've come across. It's one to keep on the shelves.