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Book Synopsis: Unlike many books on painting that usually talk about art or painters, James Elkins' compelling and original work focuses on alchemy, for like the alchemist, the painter seeks to transform and be transformed by the medium.
In What Painting Is, James Elkins communicates the experience of painting beyond the traditional vocabulary of art history. Alchemy provides a magical language to explore what it is a painter really does in her or his studio - the smells, the mess, the struggle to control the uncontrollable, the special knowledge only painters hold of how colours will mix, and how they will look.
Written from the perspective of a painter-turned-art historian, What Painting Is is like nothing you have ever read about art.
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Looking to delve deeper into the world of painting? Look no further than James Elkins' groundbreaking book, "What Painting Is". Unlike any other book on painting, Elkins takes a unique approach by exploring the art form through the lens of alchemy. Just as the alchemist seeks to transform and be transformed by their materials, the painter experiences a similar journey within their studio.
In "What Painting Is", Elkins breaks away from the traditional art history narrative and delves into the very essence of painting. He captures the true essence of the painter's experience - the intoxicating smells, the messy creative process, and the relentless struggle to maintain control in the face of the uncontrollable. Only painters possess the special knowledge of how colors will mix and how they will ultimately look when applied to the canvas.
Written from the unique perspective of a painter-turned-art historian, "What Painting Is" offers a fresh and enthralling exploration of this timeless art form. Prepare to be captivated by Elkins' magical language and gain a deeper understanding of an artist's journey. Get your hands on this extraordinary book and experience art like never before!
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