Hudson, Suzanne,

The art of writing about art / Suzanne Hudson, Program for Writing and Rhetoric, University of Colorado; Nancy Noonan, Art History, Loretto Heights College, President, The Mastery Institute. - Second edition. - xii, 196 pages : color illustrations, forms, color portraits ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.

Ch. One. Responding to Art -- Responding Objectively -- Responding Subjectively -- The Language of Art -- Art Criticism -- Ch. Two. Principles of effective Writing -- Modes of Discourse -- A Process for Writing about Art -- Ch. Three.Writing analytically -- The formal analysis -- The analytical essay -- The analytical comparison -- Ch. Four. Writing the exhibition review -- Audience and purpose -- Planning your exhibition review -- Drafting your exhibition review -- A Student's exhibition review -- Revision and editing checklist for your exhibition review -- Ch. Five. Writing arguments -- Planning your argument -- Drafting your argument -- A student's argument -- Revision and editing checklist for your argument -- Ch. Six. Writing research papers -- Planning your research paper -- Drafting your research paper -- Two student research papers -- Revision and editing checklist for your research paper -- Ch. Seven. Writing the essay examination -- Preparing for the examination -- Taking the examination -- Sample essay examination -- Before turning in the examination -- Handbook. Grammar and style.

A quick reference guide for students writing various types of essays, research papers, exhibition reviews, and even examinations. Serves as a quick reference for students writing various types of essays, research papers, exhibition reviews, and even examinations.



9781285442587 (pbk) 128544258X

2013949098


Art criticism.
Art criticism -- Authorship.
English language -- Composition and exercises.

N7475 / .H83 2015

701.18/H86