How to Judge of a Picture: Familiar Talks in the Gallery with Uncritical Lovers of Art

How to Judge of a Picture: Familiar Talks in the Gallery with Uncritical Lovers of Art is a book written by John C. Van Dyke. The book is a guide for those who are not art experts but still want to appreciate and understand the beauty of paintings. The author takes the reader on a journey through various art galleries and discusses different aspects of paintings, such as composition, color, and technique. He also provides tips on how to look at a painting and analyze it. The book is written in a conversational style and is easy to understand, making it accessible to anyone who is interested in art. Overall, How to Judge of a Picture is a helpful and informative guide for those who want to enhance their appreciation of art.1889. The main endeavor of this volume is to point out some general rules of art which may be practically applied in the gallery. Contents: Color and Harmony; Tone and Gradation; Light and Shade; Perspective and Atmosphere; Values; Textures and Qualities; Drawing and Form; Composition; The Object of Art; Ideas and Subjects; Style and Individuality; Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Etchings and Conclusion. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.