{"product_id":"the-honest-art-dictionary-isbn-9780711248823","title":"The Honest Art Dictionary","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this art dictionary like no other, The Art History Babes (the hosts behind the prolific podcast) break down the elitist world of art with definitions of over 300 essential art terms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Art speak is infamously \u003cb\u003ealienating\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estrange\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003econfusing as hell\u003c\/b\u003e. Think stereotypical, stylish art dealers who describe art as \u003cb\u003e'derivative'\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e'dynamic'\u003c\/b\u003e – or stuffy auction houses filled with portraits of dead white people called \u003cb\u003e'Old Masters'\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eWhat do these words mean? Where did they come from? And how can you actually use them?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Spanning art history, iconic movements, peculiar words, and pretentious phrases – after reading this book, you'll be able to lay down that art jargon with the best of them. From \u003cb\u003eavant-garde\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003eoeuvre\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eHarlem Renaissance\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003eNew Objectivity\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emuseum fatigue\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003ememento mori\u003c\/b\u003e – the Babes use their \u003cb\u003ewhip-smart humor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eon-point knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003eheavy dose of candor\u003c\/b\u003e to explain even the most complex ideas in bite-sized definitions, as in: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eACTION PAINTING (n.)\u003c\/b\u003e – If Jackie Chan had buckets of paint strapped to his arms and legs in \u003ci\u003eRush Hour 2\u003c\/i\u003e, and there just happened to be a blank \u003cb\u003ecanvas\u003c\/b\u003e nearby, you would end up with action painting. […] \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIMPASTO (n.)\u003c\/b\u003e – Have you ever gotten up close to a painting, looked at it, and thought: “Those brushstrokes are sensual as hell.”? That’s how I feel about impasto, a painting style that involves applying thick, textured strokes of paint using a brush or palette knife or other tool of your choice. […] \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUKIYO-E (n.)\u003c\/b\u003e – Beautiful ladies, \u003ci\u003ekabuki\u003c\/i\u003e actors, epic landscapes, sumo wrestlers, people navigating city streets, and sex stuff! These are some of the common subjects of \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e art produced in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868.) […] \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With illustrations from Carmen Casado – \u003ci\u003eThe Honest Art Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003evaluable starter pack\u003c\/b\u003e for those new to the study of art history, those re-exploring the discipline, or those simply interested in impressing their friends during a trip to the local art museum. ","brand":"Frances Lincoln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891922268389,"sku":"NP9780711248823","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/943a0a46-d55b-4629-a9c4-ab4700e43e35.jpg?v=1767913703","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-honest-art-dictionary-isbn-9780711248823","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}