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Art Book Summaries

The New Art and Science of Teaching
by Robert J. Marzano • 2017
More Than Fifty New Instructional Strategies for Academic Success
3.92
466
Education
Teaching
Professional Development
The New Art and Science of Teaching Summary
The New Art and Science of Teaching
More Than Fifty New Instructional Strategies for Academic Success
by Robert J. Marzano 2017 283 pages
3.92
466 ratings
Education
Teaching
Professional Development
Directing Actors
by Judith Weston • 1996
Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television
4.36
1k+
Film
Writing
Art
Directing Actors Summary
Directing Actors
Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television
by Judith Weston 1996 438 pages
4.36
1k+ ratings
Film
Writing
Art
Universal Principles of Design
by William Lidwell • 2003
4.16
5k+
Design
Business
Art
Universal Principles of Design Summary
Universal Principles of Design
by William Lidwell 2003 216 pages
4.16
5k+ ratings
Design
Business
Art
What Is Art?
by Leo Tolstoy • 1897
3.73
3k+
Philosophy
Art
Classics
What Is Art? Summary
What Is Art?
by Leo Tolstoy 1897 252 pages
3.73
3k+ ratings
Philosophy
Art
Classics
Respect for Acting
by Uta Hagen • 1973
4.21
3k+
Theatre
Drama
Film
Respect for Acting Summary
Respect for Acting
by Uta Hagen 1973 240 pages
4.21
3k+ ratings
Theatre
Drama
Film
Keep Going
by Austin Kleon • 2019
10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad
4.26
17k+
Art
Self Help
Writing
Keep Going Summary
Keep Going
10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad
by Austin Kleon 2019 224 pages
4.26
17k+ ratings
Art
Self Help
Writing
The Birth of Tragedy
by Friedrich Nietzsche • 1871
3.98
21k+
Philosophy
Classics
German Literature
The Birth of Tragedy Summary
The Birth of Tragedy
by Friedrich Nietzsche 1871 121 pages
3.98
21k+ ratings
Philosophy
Classics
German Literature
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
by Betty Edwards • 1979
3.87
300k+
Art
Drawing
Reference
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Summary
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
by Betty Edwards 1979 291 pages
3.87
300k+ ratings
Art
Drawing
Reference
Manga in Theory and Practice
by Hirohiko Araki • 2015
4.26
1k+
Manga
Writing
Art
Manga in Theory and Practice Summary
Manga in Theory and Practice
by Hirohiko Araki 2015 226 pages
4.26
1k+ ratings
Manga
Writing
Art
Creativity
by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi • 1996
Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention
4.06
5k+
Psychology
Self Help
Science
Creativity Summary
Creativity
Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention
by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi 1996 466 pages
4.06
5k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Science
Film Directing Shot by Shot
by Steven D. Katz • 1991
Visualizing from Concept to Screen
4.00
1k+
Film
Art
Reference
Film Directing Shot by Shot Summary
Film Directing Shot by Shot
Visualizing from Concept to Screen
by Steven D. Katz 1991 366 pages
4.00
1k+ ratings
Film
Art
Reference
The Interior Design Handbook
by Frida Ramstedt • 2019
Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space
4.14
2k+
Design
Interior Design
Architecture
The Interior Design Handbook Summary
The Interior Design Handbook
Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space
by Frida Ramstedt 2019 240 pages
4.14
2k+ ratings
Design
Interior Design
Architecture
Daily Rituals
by Mason Currey • 2013
How Artists Work
3.65
21k+
Writing
Art
Self Help
Daily Rituals Summary
Daily Rituals
How Artists Work
by Mason Currey 2013 278 pages
3.65
21k+ ratings
Writing
Art
Self Help
The Creative Habit
by Twyla Tharp • 2003
Learn It and Use It for Life
4.09
42k+
Art
Self Help
Writing
The Creative Habit Summary
The Creative Habit
Learn It and Use It for Life
by Twyla Tharp 2003 268 pages
4.09
42k+ ratings
Art
Self Help
Writing
The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition
by Christopher Vogler • 1992
Mythic Structure for Writers
4.10
10k+
Writing
Film
Reference
The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition Summary
The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition
Mythic Structure for Writers
by Christopher Vogler 1992 492 pages
4.10
10k+ ratings
Writing
Film
Reference
My System
by Aron Nimzowitsch • 1925
A Treatise on Chess
4.19
1k+
Chess
Games
Reference
My System Summary
My System
A Treatise on Chess
by Aron Nimzowitsch 1925 378 pages
4.19
1k+ ratings
Chess
Games
Reference
Feck Perfuction
by James Victore • 2019
Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life
4.04
1k+
Design
Business
Self Help
Feck Perfuction Summary
Feck Perfuction
Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life
by James Victore 2019 160 pages
4.04
1k+ ratings
Design
Business
Self Help
Creative Confidence
by Tom Kelley • 2013
Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
3.97
14k+
Design
Business
Self Help
Creative Confidence Summary
Creative Confidence
Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
by Tom Kelley 2013 288 pages
3.97
14k+ ratings
Design
Business
Self Help
Truth and Method
by Hans-Georg Gadamer • 1960
4.17
3k+
Philosophy
Theory
German Literature
Truth and Method Summary
Truth and Method
by Hans-Georg Gadamer 1960 640 pages
4.17
3k+ ratings
Philosophy
Theory
German Literature
Invisible Ink
by Brian McDonald • 2010
A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate
4.38
1k+
Writing
Film
Art
Invisible Ink Summary
Invisible Ink
A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate
by Brian McDonald 2010 153 pages
4.38
1k+ ratings
Writing
Film
Art
Product Design for the Web
by Randy J. Hunt • 2013
Principles of Designing & Releasing Web Products
3.76
278
Design
Business
Website Design
Product Design for the Web Summary
Product Design for the Web
Principles of Designing & Releasing Web Products
by Randy J. Hunt 2013 214 pages
3.76
278 ratings
Design
Business
Website Design
Save the Cat
by Blake Snyder • 2005
The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
4.01
22k+
Writing
Film
Reference
Save the Cat Summary
Save the Cat
The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
by Blake Snyder 2005 195 pages
4.01
22k+ ratings
Writing
Film
Reference
Beauty
by Roger Scruton • 2009
3.95
2k+
Philosophy
Art
Cultural
Beauty Summary
Beauty
by Roger Scruton 2009 240 pages
3.95
2k+ ratings
Philosophy
Art
Cultural
Critique of Judgment
by Immanuel Kant • 1790
4.10
9k+
Philosophy
Classics
Art
Critique of Judgment Summary
Critique of Judgment
by Immanuel Kant 1790 686 pages
4.10
9k+ ratings
Philosophy
Classics
Art
Sanford Meisner on Acting
by Sanford Meisner • 1987
4.19
3k+
Theatre
Film
Plays
Sanford Meisner on Acting Summary
Sanford Meisner on Acting
by Sanford Meisner 1987 250 pages
4.19
3k+ ratings
Theatre
Film
Plays
Dialogue
by Robert McKee • 2016
The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen
4.32
1k+
Writing
Film
Crafts
Dialogue Summary
Dialogue
The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen
by Robert McKee 2016 312 pages
4.32
1k+ ratings
Writing
Film
Crafts
The Non-Designer's Design Book
by Robin P. Williams • 2011
4.10
4k+
Design
Reference
Art
The Non-Designer's Design Book Summary
The Non-Designer's Design Book
by Robin P. Williams 2011 240 pages
4.10
4k+ ratings
Design
Reference
Art
All the Beauty in the World
by Patrick Bringley • 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
4.01
27k+
Memoir
Art
Book Club
All the Beauty in the World Summary
All the Beauty in the World
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
by Patrick Bringley 2023 240 pages
4.01
27k+ ratings
Memoir
Art
Book Club
The Laws of Simplicity
by John Maeda • 2006
3.89
7k+
Design
Business
Technology
The Laws of Simplicity Summary
The Laws of Simplicity
by John Maeda 2006 128 pages
3.89
7k+ ratings
Design
Business
Technology
The Art of Acting
by Stella Adler • 2000
4.21
1k+
Theatre
Film
Art
The Art of Acting Summary
The Art of Acting
by Stella Adler 2000 288 pages
4.21
1k+ ratings
Theatre
Film
Art
The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life
by Drunvalo Melchizedek • 2000
Volume 2
4.42
1k+
Spirituality
New Age
Occult
The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Summary
The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life
Volume 2
by Drunvalo Melchizedek 2000 251 pages
4.42
1k+ ratings
Spirituality
New Age
Occult
Cinematic Storytelling
by Jennifer Van Sijll • 2005
The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know
4.01
500+
Film
Writing
Art
Cinematic Storytelling Summary
Cinematic Storytelling
The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know
by Jennifer Van Sijll 2005 257 pages
4.01
500+ ratings
Film
Writing
Art
Creativity
by Osho • 1999
Unleashing the Forces Within
4.18
3k+
Spirituality
Philosophy
Self Help
Creativity Summary
Creativity
Unleashing the Forces Within
by Osho 1999 208 pages
4.18
3k+ ratings
Spirituality
Philosophy
Self Help
How to Rap
by Paul Edwards • 2009
The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC
3.99
500+
Music
Hip Hop
Art
How to Rap Summary
How to Rap
The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC
by Paul Edwards 2009 340 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
Music
Hip Hop
Art
Aesthetic Intelligence
by Pauline Brown • 2019
How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond – From an LVMH Leader on the Power of the Senses
3.69
500+
Business
Design
Psychology
Aesthetic Intelligence Summary
Aesthetic Intelligence
How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond – From an LVMH Leader on the Power of the Senses
by Pauline Brown 2019 288 pages
3.69
500+ ratings
Business
Design
Psychology
The Courage to Create
by Rollo May • 1975
4.07
4k+
Psychology
Philosophy
Art
The Courage to Create Summary
The Courage to Create
by Rollo May 1975 144 pages
4.07
4k+ ratings
Psychology
Philosophy
Art
Thought-Forms
by Annie Besant • 1901
3.83
500+
Spirituality
Art
Occult
Thought-Forms Summary
Thought-Forms
by Annie Besant 1901 108 pages
3.83
500+ ratings
Spirituality
Art
Occult
Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett • 2004
3.72
31k+
Mystery
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Chasing Vermeer Summary
Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett 2004 254 pages
3.72
31k+ ratings
Mystery
Middle Grade
Young Adult
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
by Michael J. Gelb • 1998
Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
3.83
6k+
Self Help
Psychology
Art
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Summary
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
by Michael J. Gelb 1998 321 pages
3.83
6k+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Art
Pricing Creativity
by Blair Enns
A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour
4.60
197
Business
Design
Buisness
Pricing Creativity Summary
Pricing Creativity
A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour
by Blair Enns
4.60
197 ratings
Business
Design
Buisness
The Eyes of the Skin
by Juhani Pallasmaa • 1996
Architecture and the Senses
4.38
4k+
Architecture
Art
Design
The Eyes of the Skin Summary
The Eyes of the Skin
Architecture and the Senses
by Juhani Pallasmaa 1996 80 pages
4.38
4k+ ratings
Architecture
Art
Design
The Inner Game of Music
by Barry Green • 1986
3.95
4k+
Music
Psychology
Self Help
The Inner Game of Music Summary
The Inner Game of Music
by Barry Green 1986 225 pages
3.95
4k+ ratings
Music
Psychology
Self Help
The Golden Ratio
by Mario Livio • 2002
The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number
3.80
6k+
Science
Mathematics
History
The Golden Ratio Summary
The Golden Ratio
The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number
by Mario Livio 2002 294 pages
3.80
6k+ ratings
Science
Mathematics
History
Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by Wassily Kandinsky • 1912
3.83
93k+
Art
Philosophy
Art History
Concerning the Spiritual in Art Summary
Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by Wassily Kandinsky 1912 80 pages
3.83
93k+ ratings
Art
Philosophy
Art History
The Art of Character
by David Corbett • 2013
Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV
4.25
500+
Writing
Reference
Film
The Art of Character Summary
The Art of Character
Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV
by David Corbett 2013 383 pages
4.25
500+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Film
The Art of Travel
by Alain de Botton • 2002
3.82
26k+
Travel
Philosophy
Essays
The Art of Travel Summary
The Art of Travel
by Alain de Botton 2002 272 pages
3.82
26k+ ratings
Travel
Philosophy
Essays
Color, Form, and Magic
by Nicole Pivirotto • 2021
Use the Power of Aesthetics for Creative and Magical Work
3.58
84
Art
Design
Witchcraft
Color, Form, and Magic Summary
Color, Form, and Magic
Use the Power of Aesthetics for Creative and Magical Work
by Nicole Pivirotto 2021 112 pages
3.58
84 ratings
Art
Design
Witchcraft
About Writing
by Samuel R. Delany • 2006
Seven Essays, Four Letters, & Five Interviews
4.26
459
Writing
Essays
Crafts
About Writing Summary
About Writing
Seven Essays, Four Letters, & Five Interviews
by Samuel R. Delany 2006 272 pages
4.26
459 ratings
Writing
Essays
Crafts
Zen in the Art of Writing
by Ray Bradbury • 1973
4.08
21k+
Writing
Essays
Memoir
Zen in the Art of Writing Summary
Zen in the Art of Writing
by Ray Bradbury 1973 176 pages
4.08
21k+ ratings
Writing
Essays
Memoir
Catching the Big Fish
by David Lynch • 2006
Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity
3.77
20k+
Philosophy
Film
Art
Catching the Big Fish Summary
Catching the Big Fish
Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity
by David Lynch 2006 181 pages
3.77
20k+ ratings
Philosophy
Film
Art
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