{"product_id":"picture-this-molly-bang-9781452151991","title":"Picture This: How Pictures Workrevised and Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eMolly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise, revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary, that helps provide clarity to the timeless question \"what is art?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A revised and expanded 25th-anniversary edition of Bang's go-to text about visual perception, or 'how pictures work, ' delivers sublime design and picture-book-art commentary for readers and artists alike.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e First published in 1991, \u003ci\u003ePicture This\u003c\/i\u003e has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this revised and expanded edition, Bang's powerful ideas remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Her thought-provoking text, brilliantly illustrated by step-by-step cut-paper illustrations of scenes from \u003ci\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/i\u003e, includes thoughts about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bang asks the right questions to get your wheels turning--Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold?--while the illustrations and thoughtful designs bring the words to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEXPLORE 12 PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL PERCEPTION: By experimenting with basic art elements (color, placement, size, shape, and space), Bang's unique and insightful work encourages you to answer one question: \"How does the structure of a picture--or any visual art form--affect our emotional response?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FOR ART STUDENTS \u0026amp; CREATIVES OF ALL AGES: Written in an accessible and engaging style, \u003ci\u003ePicture This\u003c\/i\u003e has opened a window of understanding for generations of artists. Her simple, powerful principles apply to painting, photography, graphic design, animation, and illustration of all kinds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AN ART BOOK LIKE NO OTHER: Beyond a how-to guide or art reference book, \u003ci\u003ePicture This\u003c\/i\u003e has been called a \"must-have book for anyone wanting to learn or teach about art elements and principles\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e). It makes an imaginative and inspiring gift for any artist or loved one who is interested in design. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Artists, educators, and readers curious about the psychology of perception, emotion, and art \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift giving for aspiring and experienced artists of all ages for birthday, holiday, art school acceptance, or graduation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Molly Bang and her award-winning work, including her Caldecott Honor children's books \u003ci\u003eWhen Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTen, Nine, Eight\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adding to a collection of art theory, design, or art history books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Molly Bang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1452151997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452151991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 9.80w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2016 pg. 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/22\/2016","brand":"Molly Bang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055519035647,"sku":"9781452151991","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_79c99b0b-90e2-43b9-ae84-0d5fc00d6f81.jpg?v=1685036244","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/picture-this-molly-bang-9781452151991","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}