The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist [Paperback]

Margaret R. Lazzari (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0155062026 | ISBN-13: 978-0155062023 | Publication Date: August 14, 2001 | Edition: 2nd

Primarily designed to help visual art students make the transition from art school to their own practice, this book is also an excellent resource for practicing artists. This new edition continues to focus on all aspects of the emerging artist's career-studio practice, including developing ties in the art world, documenting work, exhibiting art, writing about art, taking on curatorial responsibilities, addressing financial and legal concerns, and attending graduate school. The text demonstrates how students can make things happen for their careers, in addition to helping them find and approach already-existing outlets for their work.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Margaret Lazzari is an Associate Professor in the School of Fine Arts at University of Southern California. She is an art critic and writer whose books include ""Art and Design Fundamentals"" (1991), and ""The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist"" (2nd Ed.). Her drawings and paintings have been exhibited extensively throughout the United States."

About the Author

Margaret Lazzari is an Associate Professor in the School of Fine Arts at University of Southern California. She is an art critic and writer whose books include "Art and Design Fundamentals" (1991), and "The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist" (2nd Ed.). Her drawings and paintings have been exhibited extensively throughout the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 333 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2nd edition (August 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155062026
• ISBN-13: 978-0155062023
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Arts & Photography > Study & Teaching

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Very Helpful from one who knows, July 31, 1999

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This review is from: Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist (Paperback)

I bought this book two years ago and never forgot the section on applying to grad schools. I followed Lazzari's advice and got into six of the seven grad programs I applied to. I cannot say how important this book is to anyone wishing to further their lives as a creative person. The advice and suggestions are invaluable.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been looking for a second copy..., July 26, 2002

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M. Buentello (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist (Paperback)

I gave my old copy to a friend that was starting out as a sculptor. This book is a comprehensive handbook for anyone wanting to become an artist, or one that has already started. I love that it has a section that shows how to take proper photographs of your artwork to send slides for shows. It is also nice that there are parts where established artists tell a little on how they do it and give helpful advice. It is very helpful. A must for the emerging artist.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent suggestions and resource for all visual artists., September 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist (Paperback)

Thinking that this book was exclusively for the painting artist I began to realize that these helpful hints could be used by any genre. Then to my surprise photography was covered. I look forward to re-reading this book then passing it on. Hope they are selling for you