Discovering Art: A User's Guide to the World of Collecting

by Jeanne Frank

Helps novice collectors become knowledgeable enough to buy works of art-- Helps readers learn how to appreciate art, distinguish quality from junk, and eventually acquire enough knowledge and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560251212
• ISBN13: 9781560251217
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Art History Book

This book is beautifully written yet easy to understand, even for the novice. It is better than an Art History course at a University. The author clearly explains the origins and characteristics of Impressionalism through Abstract Art. The book is informative while being a pleasant reading experience.Don't fail to read it!!

I didn't feel stupid

What a helpful book. Ms. Frank's primary message is "don't let the so-called experts intimidate you." In simple, down-to-earth prose she makes even neophytes feel as if their opinion and taste matter. Her book is chock full of stories and pearls of wisdom distilled from a lifetime of enjoying art. She explains terms, demystifies art criticism and tells charming tales from her career as an art buyer, dealer and collector.