Learning from artists

[slackercruster]

25 Paintings every photographer must study - 121Clicks.com

 

[JAC526]

Speaking of Banksy...there is a great film called "Exit through the gift shop." Definitely worth watching if you like graffiti and street art.

 

[KmH]

I have often recommended aspiring photographers take an art appreciation class at a local college.

I have worn out 2 copies of, and am on my 3rd edition of this book - Living with Art

Living with Art provides the tools to help students think critically about the visual arts. Using a wealth of examples, the first half of the text examines the nature, vocabulary, and elements of art, offering a foundation for students to learn to analyze art effectively. The latter half sets out a brief but comprehensive history of art, leading students to understand art within the context of its time and place of origin. High quality images from a wide range of periods and cultures bring the art to life, and topical essays throughout the text foster critical thinking skills.