Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One: Common Sense from an Unexpected Source

Product Description This book presents 75 ways to look at art and the life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today’s abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Dürer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face. These lessons includes questions about success, love, work, friendship and life and death. Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One is a lively introduction to art history as it resonates with your own daily life, and it acts as an exhortation to look at art in your personal way. Book Description This book presents 75 ways to look at art and the life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today’s abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Dürer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face. From the Back Cover This book presents 75 ways to look at art and 75 life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today's abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Dürer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Weiwei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face. Questions about success, about love, about work, about friendship and about life and death. Think Like an Artist, Don't Act Like One is a lively introduction to art history as it resonates in your own daily life. And an exhortation to look at art in your personal way. Koos de Wilt is writer and art historian working on the interface of culture and business. He published books like Rembrandt Inc, The Rijksmuseum Story Book, and books with subjects ranging from business, diversity, canal houses, and music conducting. He also made documentaries, for example on Vermeer and Rembrandt. About the Author Koos de Wilt is an art historian and writer. He produces stories, books, films and concepts that combine art with the other important things in life. His published works include the management book Rembrandt Inc. and, for children, The Big Rijksmuseum Read-Aloud Book.