Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting

Author: John F. CarlsonEdition: REV ed.Features: Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting by John F. CarlsonBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 144Release Date: 01-06-1973Part Number: 486229270Details: Written by a famous American painter and teacher, whose landscapes are found in many of the world's most noted museums, this book is known as one of the art student's most helpful guides. It provides a wealth of advice on the choice of subject; it tells what to look for and aim for, and explains the mysteries of color, atmospheric conditions, and other phenomena to be found in nature. Through his profound understanding of the physical nature of landscapes and his highly developed artistic sense, John Carlson is able to explain both the whys and the hows of the various aspects of landscape painting. Among the subjects covered are angles and consequent values (an insightful concept necessary for strong overall unity of design), aerial and linear perspective, the painting of trees, the emotiona