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  • How to See

  • Looking, Talking, and Thinking About Art
  • By: David Salle
  • Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
  • Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)
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Summary

How does art work? How does it move us, inform us, challenge us? Internationally renowned painter David Salle's incisive essay collection illuminates the work of many of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Engaging with a wide range of Salle's friends and contemporaries - from painters to conceptual artists such as Jeff Koons, John Baldessari, Roy Lichtenstein, and Alex Katz, among others - How to See explores not only the multilayered personalities of the artists themselves but also the distinctive character of their oeuvres. 

Salle writes with humor and verve, replacing the jargon of art theory with precise and evocative descriptions that help the listener develop a personal and intuitive engagement with art. The result: a master class on how to see with an artist's eye.

©2018 David Salle (P)2018 Tantor

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“If John Berger’s Ways of Seeing is a classic of art criticism, looking at the ‘what’ of art, then David Salle’s How to See is the artist’s reply, a brilliant series of reflections on how artists think when they make their work. The ‘how’ of art has perhaps never been better explored.” (Salman Rushdie)

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Great book to get started with Art.

“How to See” by David Salle is an enlightening and captivating exploration of the world of art. Salle’s writing effortlessly weaves together his deep knowledge of art history with insightful observations on contemporary art, making it accessible and engaging for both art aficionados and newcomers. The book is filled with richly detailed descriptions and thought-provoking analyses that encourage readers to see art in new and exciting ways. Salle’s passion for the subject shines through on every page, making “How to See” a must-read for anyone interested in expanding their understanding and appreciation of art.

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