Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.48 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581156472 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
About the Author Corita Kent, a respected artist, taught art at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. . She died in 1986.Jan Steward, a distinguished graphic designer and photographer, lives in Los Angeles
. Corita Kent, a respected artist, taught art at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. She died in 1986.Jan Steward, a distinguished graphic designer and photographer, lives in Los Angeles
Pamela J. Bryant said Seeing in a new way. I checked this book out from the library. About ten pages in I knew I wanted my own copy. Reading it is a bit like sitting with Corita and listening to her tell you how to go out into the world and see all things differently. So yes, I really like it.. jantirak said A must read for any creative.. This book is pretty amazing, as was Sister Corita. I love her approach and reflections on art, the nature of art, and the creative spirit. It is such a rare and refreshing experience to come across an art book that carries with it so much truth, power, and depth. The exercises are taken from ones that she actually taught to her students and going through them really does free the spirit to experience the simple yet blessed joy of not only creating, but obser. Timeless Teaching A Jewish Proverb states- "A wise teacher makes learning a joy." Sister Corita Kent's teachings live on- and the result is joy. As a teacher of Art, I am always thrilled to find methodologies from gifted teachers. Learning by Heart is a treasure, to both teacher and student. Filled with practical lessons, this book is a reminder that the imagination of God abounds in nature. We have but to look.
Kent's original projects and exercises, developed through more than 30 years as an art teacher and richly illustrated with 300 thought-provoking images, are as inspiring and as freeing today as they were during her lifetime. With new material by art world heavyweights Susan Friel and Barbara Loste, Learning by Heart brings creative inspiration into the 21st century!. This revised edition of her classic work Learning by Heart features a new foreword and a chart of curriculum standards. Tap into your natural ability to create!* Engaging, proven exercises for developing creativity* Priceless resource for teachers, artists, actors, everyoneArtist and educator Corita Kent inspired generations of artists, and the truth of her words "We can all talk, we can all write, and if the blocks are removed, we can all draw and paint and make things" still shines through. Learn how to challenge fears, be open to new directions, recognize connections between objects and ideas, and much more in t