Embodying the entire system of Robert Henri’s teaching, The Art Spirit contains much valuable advice, critical comment, and inspiration to every student of the arts.
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Robert Henri was born in Cincinnati in 1865 and died in 1929. He led the Ashcan School movement in art, and attracted a large, intensely personal group of followers. His paintings are shown at major museums across the United States.
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74 of 74 people found the following review helpful
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Henri would not relate directly to his students while they were working; instead he would return to the classroom when it was empty, observe the various works of his students, and leave them notes to encourage and give direction to their work. Mostly these notes were poetic, metaphorical, oblique to the actual work. Henri, this great artistic soul, spoke through the work of his students, to the essential artist in them, deepening their connection to this in themselves and opening the doors for this essential artist to a truer expression. This book is a collection of those notes, to read cover to cover, or to open and read a page for insight into one's art or one's life. I myself have found that I have no apparent artistic ability, but through this much read and much appreciated little book, I have been made into an artist in my own inner and outer life and expression. I live a little deeper and with a greater clarity. My heart is opened with each reading. Every artist, philosopher and Lover of life should have the pleasure of this , the heart of Robert Henri.
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The Art Spirit is a classic. No artist should ever be without a copy. This book invites reading time and time again. It brings us back to the principles. The value of things. Right thinking. Relationships. As a practicing artist, I can think of few books that have meant so much.
31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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The Art Spirit is the best book about art ever written.
Since "The Art Spirit" was given to me by my girlfriend's mother in high school (what was her name?),
it has ridden my shelves, and my hands- as I have given it and bought it many times. I read it to my students weekly. It is the essential and quintessential hearthplace wherein the flaming art spirit of Robert (Cozad) Henri ("Hen-rye"- his preferred mispronounciation- how American!) still lives. How often, even in dreams, have I intoned, "Art, when really understood, is he province of every human being".?
To be clear: ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF "THE ART SPIRIT".
Like many of the best "books", The Art Spirit (TAS) was not written by Henri, nor was meant to be published necessarily- I think of van Gogh's heartwrought letters to brother Theo, Hammarskjold's hidden diary while Sec. General of the UN; "Markings", and of Gerard Manley Hopkins' groundbreaking poems published by friend Robert Bridges years after his death. One of RH's students took good notes- and in spite of all else, published them! Thank God for all of us!
It , TAS, has comforted, consoled, angered, made me cry, inspired, and taught philosophy, skills, and
design/color fundamentals for more than 30 years of my life as an artist and teacher. Henri was, perhaps, our country's greatest art teacher- look at all those he directly taught, as well as all those he has indirectly (me, etc.) taught. And I pass it on to mine- nearly every day- along with many others. Manifesting the elusive fire of "being", which Henri worked to capture as he painted what he called, "my people", is still the core of the visual experience as it becomes art. We contain it- but it is elusive and difficult to see much less paint . You are "my people". They are us. The artist paints what never changes. WHOIAM.
Finally, a confession: at every bookstore visit, anywhere I am in the USA, when I find their copy of TAS, I place it out, front and center, with that remarkably painted child's face meeting perusers. Amid the Manga mediocrity and "how to" drawing/painting "manuals", and other worthless ego hallucinations, I hope to remind of the ongoing, unchanging, core Beauty of the human spirit- maybe in a young child who always finds a pencil in his hands; or in the eyes of the retired banker who is attracted to paint the sunset on the golf course. May they pick it up! (and may it never cost more than 20 bucks! I found a first edition, hardcover, of TAS at a bookstore for $3 in Little Switzerland, NC last summer)) Then, at every bookstore, I take all of the big, shiny Thomas Kincaid ("Master of Light") books and turn them to face away- hidden. If you've noticed this, I did it. Onward.
The Art Spirit is the best book about art ever written. Amen.
Since "The Art Spirit" was given to me by my girlfriend's mother in high school (what was her name?),
it has ridden my shelves, and my hands- as I have given it and bought it many times. I read it to my students weekly. It is the essential and quintessential hearthplace wherein the flaming art spirit of Robert (Cozad) Henri ("Hen-rye"- his preferred mispronounciation- how American!) still lives. How often, even in dreams, have I intoned, "Art, when really understood, is he province of every human being".?
To be clear: ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF "THE ART SPIRIT".
Like many of the best "books", The Art Spirit (TAS) was not written by Henri, nor was meant to be published necessarily- I think of van Gogh's heartwrought letters to brother Theo, Hammarskjold's hidden diary while Sec. General of the UN; "Markings", and of Gerard Manley Hopkins' groundbreaking poems published by friend Robert Bridges years after his death. One of RH's students took good notes- and in spite of all else, published them! Thank God for all of us!
It , TAS, has comforted, consoled, angered, made me cry, inspired, and taught philosophy, skills, and
design/color fundamentals for more than 30 years of my life as an artist and teacher. Henri was, perhaps, our country's greatest art teacher- look at all those he directly taught, as well as all those he has indirectly (me, etc.) taught. And I pass it on to mine- nearly every day- along with many others. Manifesting the elusive fire of "being", which Henri worked to capture as he painted what he called, "my people", is still the core of the visual experience as it becomes art. We contain it- but it is elusive and difficult to see much less paint . You are "my people". They are us. The artist paints what never changes. WHOIAM.
Finally, a confession: at every bookstore visit, anywhere I am in the USA, when I find their copy of TAS, I place it out, front and center, with that remarkably painted child's face meeting perusers. Amid the Manga mediocrity and "how to" drawing/painting "manuals", and other worthless ego hallucinations, I hope to remind of the ongoing, unchanging, core Beauty of the human spirit- maybe in a young child who always finds a pencil in his hands; or in the eyes of the retired banker who is attracted to paint the sunset on the golf course. May they pick it up! (and may it never cost more than 20 bucks! I found a first edition, hardcover, of TAS at a bookstore for $3 in Little Switzerland, NC last summer)) Then, at every bookstore, I take all of the big, shiny Thomas Kincaid ("Master of Light") books and turn them to face away- hidden. If you've noticed this, I did it. Onward.
The Art Spirit is the best book about art ever written. Amen.
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The Art Spirit
I got all 6 in time - perfect. Not so with the aprons last month. See below? I never got it.
Published 6 days ago by Deda Jacobsen
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interesting
This book has very interesting information and insights from the artist and his teachings- it has many good rules of thumb....
Published 8 days ago by harry nickelson
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A must have for all the Artist
Rented out the copy from Library , as i Progressed through the pages I realized of having a personal copy of myself
Published 17 days ago by om prakash varma
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Inspireing
It connects the spirit with the brush in a surprisingly no nonsense way. There seems to be a novel way of " seeing" on ever y page
Published 18 days ago by A David Marshall
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The Art Spirit
This is very inspirational. This is good just to pick up and read random thoughts and ideas about the painting process.
Published 1 month ago by cheryl
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Rich, textured reflections on life as a painter
These heart-felt reflections on the richness of being a painter came as a bit of a surprise to me. It was recommended to me by my mentor and I got more than I bargained for. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pamela Hochstetter, M.Div
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Great thoughts on artistry
A lot of food for thought when it comes to being an artist. Great for anyone pursuing an interest in drawing or painting.
Published 1 month ago by hokeypeat
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Should be an artist's companion
There is so much information and inspiration packed into this book that it should be an artists' companion. It goes everywhere with me on my iPad and is wonderful.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Orphan
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Book is good for the soul
Must remember this was written 100 years ago. Its philosophy is heavy but will put a lot of interest into perspective. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Passi
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A Book For Those Looking For Inspiration
This book was recommended to me by a painter long-time friend of mine who paints professionally. I deeply enjoyed the perspectives the author covers in these pages. Read more
Published 4 months ago by brokeday
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