I have been going through my books that I want to read this year. Some I have have had for ages.... years in some cases, one of my obsessions collecting lovely books..... one bad habit, not reading them!!!!
So I have compiled a reading list, some of them are in preparation for my Masters that I start in October, and others just because I know they will help me in my creative life, and others that I have read before but would like to refresh my memory.......
So here we go, in no particular order, I love them all......or I will once I have become aquatinted.
1. Art in Theory 1900-2000
That is going to take a while, massive book, If I manage this one alone I will be amazed.......
2. Life is a Verb
Looks like a very interesting book about living intentionally and being mindful....
3. Living the Creative Life
Lots of inspiration and ideas about being creative from working Artists..... Love this book
4. Woman's History of the World.
Cant believe I have not read this yet!!!!!
5. The Story of Philosophy
I have some knowledge on this subject but it is so long since I have read anything about philosophy I need a refresh.....
6. A little Knowledge, What archimedes really meant......
An amazing book with so much information on a variety of subjects including contemporary economics, physics and architecture...... help me!!!!
7. Ways of Seeing- John Berger
A brilliant book, quite an old essay but still very relevant to any artist.
8. Camera Lucida- Roland Barthes
Another classic, based around thoughts and relationships with photography.
9. The Philosophy of Andy Warhol- Andy Warhol
Think this will be interesting.......
10. Art and Fear- David Bayles and Ted Orland
Observations on the perils and rewards of making Art.
11. What is Contemporary Art - Terry Smith
Preparation for my Masters, good to get familiar with the subject.
12.The Photograph as Contemporary Art - Charlotte Cotton
Another re-read to refresh my mind......
13. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying - Sogyal Rinpoche
A must read, just for me.
I think that will make for an interesting year if I can actually get through all of them....... to be honest half of them would be good!
I will report back as I read through them and let you know a bit more about each one as I go.
Please let me know of any interesting books that you have read that may enhance my reading list, I love to hear about new books from peoples experiences, recommendations are the best...
Back soon with my art journal fun.
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