Follow the Lines: A Simple Way Into Composition
Edges, repeated directions and implied connections can guide a viewer through a painting. Try tracing a visual route before reading an interpretation.
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Art & Collecting
Practical ways to choose, frame and enjoy art.
Texture in Art: What You See and What You Imagine
A painted surface and a depicted surface are different things. Learn to distinguish the marks of a medium from the textures they suggest.
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Give One Artwork Ten Quiet Minutes
A short sequence of observation, questions and a second look can make a familiar picture feel less automatic.
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