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Mid-Century Montage

by Willis Kauffman

82 pages; Black coil; color photos; catalogue #05-2731; ISBN 1-4120-7833-4; US$73.72, C$84.78, EUR60.56, £42.39

A personal exploration of how the author formed his awareness to design through visual experiences coupled with cultural expressions of the 1950's to develop a teaching program at UC Berkeley.

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Illustrated examples in color of what is involved in the visual experience to understand the principles of art and elements of design, and apply them to what one sees in the environment or actual works of art. How to abstract a design from a selected composition. Examples of student work done in the classroom using these elements based on certain visual impression, as well as several compositions by the author.

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About the Author

Professor Kauffman was a teacher of art and design at the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Illinois at Urbana, and the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California. He has worked with students from kindergarten age through post graduate-level laboratory classes, and he has lectured to numerous art groups.

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