Publisher's Synopsis
This is Volume Two of two. 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. For readers curious about artists, when looking beyond the surface of paintings and sculptures querying the mysteries experienced. A reading that opens doors most did not imagine existed. And yes, he writes how artists are physically different from the rest of us. As an artist and admired art theorist, Kinnebrew has written a deeply personal account, thoughtfully exploring questions and complexities of the artist's mind and intentions. He presents a coherent offering of why fine art is essential in our lives. Creators of fine art are recorders of our lives. Their often lasting and inciteful work survives as a 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, the rewards are in the discovery of deeper meanings and a greater understanding of and for the How, What, and Why art endures as well as the mysterious, and often heroic efforts its creators. It is a long journey that recounts centuries of tradition and seconds of each moment in our new future.
