TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ruben, Roland Lorenzo M., 
TI  - Art appreciation / 
SN  - 9786214184040 [paperback]
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Quezon City, Philippines : 
PB  - Wiseman's Books Trading, Inc., 
KW  - Art appreciation.
N1  - Includes bibliographical reference.; Contents: Chapter 1: Unveiling the magic: a journey into understanding the arts -- Chapter 2: Unveiling the soul of art: aesthetics and functions -- Chapter 3 Decoding the depiction: subject and content in art -- Chapter 4 The creative spark: artists, artisans, and the art world -- Chapter 5 Unveiling the artist's toolbox: elements, principles, and critique -- Chapter 6: A journey through time: art through the ages -- Chapter 7: From within and beyond: soulmaking, appropriation, and improvisation -- Chapter 8: Tapestry of threads: exploring Philippine local arts.; Adult
N2  - "This book is your guide to the art world. It will teach you what art is, why it matters, and how to appreciate it. You will learn to see art through the eyes of the creator, by understanding its meaning and message. You will explore the art world with the artists and artisans who make it. You will discover the different elements of art and how they work together in the art principles. Then, you will travel through history, from the origins of art to the present day. The journey will end with you, and your local arts." --Preface
ER  -