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Picture This: How Pictures Work
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Picture This: How Pictures Work
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| Authors and Contributors |
Illustrated by Molly Bang
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:152 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 243,Width 255 |
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| Category/Genre | Theory of art
Illustration |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781452151991
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| Classifications | Dewey:741.642019 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Chronicle Books
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| Imprint |
Chronicle Books
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| Publication Date |
16 August 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A smart, important book about the elements of art composition and the way shapes, colors, position in the frame, and space between elements affects the way viewers interpret the image. An essential guide to how to create emotionally-affecting, narratively compelling art.
Author Biography
Molly Bang is a legend in children's books, and has received three Caldecott Honors, a Kate Greenaway Honor, four Globe-Horn Book Honors, a Hans Christian Anderson nomination, a Charlotte Zolotow Award, a Giverny Award, and a Jane Addams Award. She lives in California.
Reviews"Picture This is the Strunk and White of visual literacy. A must for anyone interested in reading and understanding images." -Brian Selznick, author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret "An accessible and enjoyable introduction to understanding visual narrative."-School Library Connection
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