Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio 5: Composition As Pattern is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of composition in art. Written by John Canaday, a renowned art historian and critic, the book explores the concept of pattern as a fundamental element of composition, and its application in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of composition as pattern. The first chapter introduces the concept ...
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Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio 5: Composition As Pattern is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of composition in art. Written by John Canaday, a renowned art historian and critic, the book explores the concept of pattern as a fundamental element of composition, and its application in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of composition as pattern. The first chapter introduces the concept of pattern and its relation to composition, while the following chapters delve deeper into the various techniques and strategies used to create patterns in art.Throughout the book, Canaday provides numerous examples of patterns in art, ranging from the intricate designs of Islamic art to the bold, geometric forms of modernist painting. He also discusses the role of color, texture, and form in creating patterns, and how different artists have used these elements to create visually compelling compositions.In addition to its theoretical insights, the book also offers practical advice for artists looking to improve their composition skills. Canaday provides step-by-step instructions for creating patterns, as well as exercises and assignments designed to help artists develop their own unique style.Overall, Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio 5: Composition As Pattern is an essential resource for anyone interested in the principles of composition in art. Whether you are a professional artist, art student, or simply an art enthusiast, this book will deepen your understanding of the role of pattern in creating visually stunning works of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book Folio, near fine, includes a dozen prints in pocket and review questons for this portfolio. Composition in painting has a 3 fold function: decorative, structural and expressive. Pictures as patterns discusses the first of these functions, arrangement of lines and flat shapes on canvas. Includes review question pamphlet for Portfolio 5 and discussion of portfolio 6 coming next.
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