The Talent Myth

By Larry Gluck

Book Overview

Author dispels the myth that artistic talent is innate and shows how it can be acquired. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929473001
• ISBN13: 9781929473007
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Renaissance Publications
• Length: 137 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Groundbreaking

The Talent Myth helped me understand who I am as an artist and disabused me of the idea artistic ability is in the genes. I've always thought I must have inherited my artistic ability. For the first time, it is finally clear talent is a skill and as such it can be learned. The Talent Myth by Larry Gluck also establishes the difference between talent and creativity and the attributes every succcessful artist has. A must read for anyone not only in the arts but in any field where creation is involved.

Dispels one of the greatest myths

After reading this book I realized that fine art is a skill that can be learned and that the creative spirit is in all of us. What separates us from that beautiful painting we've always wished we could paint is just the tools and skill to use them. It's life changing. As trite as it sounds, this is one book anyone who has ever dreamed of painting or drawing something must read.

Inspiring

This book is primarily directed toward would-be, wannabe and self-conceived failed artists, but it also applies to working artists who ever have frustrations or doubts. Written with the simplicity of truth, it has the power to change lives. It is valuable for anyone who has ever grappled with a creative urge.