Publisher's Synopsis
A book for those who wonder about fine art, this is not a "how to" lesson. Instead, it is for those who collect and sincerely appreciate works of art. Readers curious about artists and the mysteries seen when looking beyond the surface of paintings and sculptures. A query and reading that opens doors most did not imagine existed. And yes, he writes how artists are fundamentally and physically different than the rest of us. As an artist and admired art theorist, Kinnebrew has written a deeply personal account, thoughtfully exploring many of the questions and complexities of the artist's mind and intentions. He presents a coherent offering of why fine art is critical in our lives. The creators of art are recorders of our lives. Their lasting and inciteful work survives as testament to the times in which we live. Written with cogent passion the book has been re-edited and divided into two volumes of essays. Kinnebrew prepared the material, researched and recorded his thoughts over ten years. For those who appreciate fine art, there is relevancy in these pages, rewards are in the discovery of deeper meanings and greater understanding of and for the How, What and Why art endures as well as the mysterious, and often heroic efforts its creators.
