Barnet, Sylvan. <br/><br/>
A short guide to writing about art / 
Sylvan Barnet. 
 - 11th ed. 
 - 318 p. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Writing about art -- Writing about art : the big picture -- Formal analysis and style -- Analytic thinking -- Writing a comparison -- Writing an entry in an exhibition catalog -- Writing a review of an exhibition -- Virtual exhibitions : writing text panels and other materials -- How to write an effective essay -- Style in writing -- Art-historical research -- Some critical approaches -- Writing a research paper -- Manuscript form -- Writing essay examinations. 
<br/><br/> This book is intended for art courses where there is a writing component. This text guides art students through the writing process. Students are shown how to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture. The text includes: coverage of essential writing assignments including formal analysis, comparison, research paper, review of an exhibition, essay examination; clear step-by-step writing instructions guiding students though the research and writing processes; sample essays, with analytic comments by the author, demonstrating the virtues of effective writing. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0321101448 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Art criticism--Authorship.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>Cir 808.0667 B264 2003