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How to Art: Bringing a Fancy Subject Down to Earth

by Kate Bryan

Art without the gatekeeping

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Art without the gatekeeping

Kate Bryan’s guide treats art as something to encounter in everyday life, not a subject reserved for specialists. It moves from practical questions—where art can be found and how to look at familiar works such as the Mona Lisa—to making and owning art, pursuing an artist’s career, and bringing art into the home. Original artworks by David Shrigley appear throughout. The broad range gives the book a practical, exploratory shape, connecting gallery-going with hands-on creativity and everyday cultural life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People new to art who want approachable ways to look at and think about artworks.
  • Readers interested in practical guidance on finding, making, or owning art.
  • Art enthusiasts curious about bringing creativity into everyday life.

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Art and accessibilityLooking at and enjoying artworksMaking and owning artArt in everyday life

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Book overview

A funny, inviting, full-color book about art for people who don't know about "art"--featuring new artworks by David Shrigley.

What is art, where do I find it, and once I'm in front of it, what am I supposed to think about it? Kate Bryan is a self-confessed art addict who has worked with art for over twenty years. But before she studied art history at university, she'd visited a gallery just twice in her life and had no idea she was entering an elitist world. Now, she's on a mission to help everybody come to art.

Like playing or listening to music, or cooking and eating great food, reading or watching films, making art or looking at other people's deserves to be an enriching part of all our lives. How to Art provides a nifty way to ingest art on your own terms. From where it is to what it is, to tips on how to actually enjoy famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, to how to own art and make art at home, to vital advice for making a career as an artist and even how to make your dog more cultural, How to Art gives art to everyone--and makes it fun. Laced throughout with original artworks by the very down-to-earth artist David Shrigley.
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