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All elements of composition are covered. Readers will learn how to use a viewfinder to determine cropping and framing to create the best relationship of value masses. They will also learn to analyse paintings in terms of colour shapes of value, hue and intensity (also colour temperature) - the elements that make a painting. Roberts uses master works as examples to show how the eye moves through a painting. He will include before/after examples to illustrate how using the rules for good composition can improve paintings. Readers will learn how to create compositionally successful paintings through five demonstrations.
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Ian Roberts has been painting for over 40 years. He attended the New School of Art and the Ontario College of Art in Toronto and studied figure painting in Florence, Italy. He has taught plein air painting in Provence, France and Tuscany, Italy, as well as in the U.S. Ian is the author of the book, Creative Authenticity, and has created two videos: Mastering Composition and Plein Air Painting. He is a popular workshop instructor specialising in composition.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have lots of artists "improvement" books. This is the most helpful and methodical book I have ever bought. Composition is the key to great painting but it can be dry to study. Not here - it is compelling to read and every page has incisive insights. You feel a great teacher standing at your shoulder. No artist, whether beginner or expert could fail to be impressed by the teaching in this book. And the DVD tucked in the back came as a very pleasant and unexpected surprise.
If I could only take one book on art techniques to the studio, this would be it. Exceptional.
If I could only take one book on art techniques to the studio, this would be it. Exceptional.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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There should be a star rating between "It's OK" and "I don't like it."
I bought this based on other reviews on Amazon and was disappointed. It is nice to have some of the most basic principles of composition reviewed, but I must admit I naively bought into the words "Mastering Composition" and the many nice reviews.
The content lacks the substance to deliver on the very ambitious promises contained in the title. If you are new to painting, if this is the first instruction book on art you have ever seen and you are new to composition, you might be impressed. Had the title been "Introduction to Composition," the book might more appropriately have been able to find a fitting audience.
The DVD seem as an afterthought and merely repeats a few things from the book, after which the remaining half of the disc is a slide show repeating what you have seen in the first half, but without the words.
I bought this based on other reviews on Amazon and was disappointed. It is nice to have some of the most basic principles of composition reviewed, but I must admit I naively bought into the words "Mastering Composition" and the many nice reviews.
The content lacks the substance to deliver on the very ambitious promises contained in the title. If you are new to painting, if this is the first instruction book on art you have ever seen and you are new to composition, you might be impressed. Had the title been "Introduction to Composition," the book might more appropriately have been able to find a fitting audience.
The DVD seem as an afterthought and merely repeats a few things from the book, after which the remaining half of the disc is a slide show repeating what you have seen in the first half, but without the words.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is such a good book, really insightful in a simple informative way.
I have taught art and found this book and the accompanying DVD invaluable for myself and my students.
I have taught art and found this book and the accompanying DVD invaluable for myself and my students.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles
This is an excellent and practical book which outlines the principles of composition in some detail. He also explains the role of light and shade in a picture. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by AM Brody
Mastering composition
A brilliant explanation of what makes pictures interesting.
Concepts like value masses and value shifts, focusing on shapes and edges
help in evaluating pictures and... Read more
Concepts like value masses and value shifts, focusing on shapes and edges
help in evaluating pictures and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by alforfra
mastering composition by Ian Roberts
Simply the best book I have ever read on compositional techniques. This book deals comprehensively with all aspects of composition and in an understandable but exciting way. Read more
Published 12 months ago by angella
Comjposition
Nothing like as simple to use as the artist portrays. Some of the language used is obscure making it difficult to understand what is intended. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dodo
Going beyond just coping
I have learnt such a lot and applied them to a picture that I was painting, it made a real difference, I will be looking for more of his books.
Published 15 months ago by Want to be artist
Amazing and thought provoking book
This is a book to keep on your art bookshelf. It is deeply thought provoking, and not only does it help you to think about the different aspects involved in improving your drawing... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by F. Keating
Mastering Composition
I bought this to aid me in photographic composition. Whilst it is written for painters, it is also very valuable for photography given that the same essential aspects apply. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by RAWB
Genius
I'm an occasional photographer, but I take the output quite seriously. Having decided to read around the subject a bit, I ended up with a copy of this book. Read more
Published on 19 April 2009 by Basil Hush
Very good book
This book explains clearly the underlying rules of composition and how the movement of the eye across a painting can either interest a viewer or put them off. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by G. Johnson
A good book - highly recommend to everyone
One of the best art instruction books I've bought. Reading it was an eye-opening experience, it completely changed the way I see art. I would definitely recommend it to any artist. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Svetlana Cameron
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