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Title: Straightforward and easy to understand
Review: Published in 1976, this is not a new book, and it lacks the glossy color printing that I usually look for in an art book. Otherwise, I'd probably give it a higher rating. It is very well thought through and the concepts of composition and design are applicable to any image. It's a fairly quick read because there's not much superfluous writing. Every word is there for a reason. The many illustrations run from the Classic through the 20th Century abstracts, paintings and drawings, portraits to landscapes, though they are all monochromatic. While the broad range of illustrations might seem to cut a wide swath, the selection of illustrations was by no means random. It drives home the point that the basic principles of composition are universal, not specific to a particular subject or art form. The author also uses some simple visual concepts to express his points. I expect to keep this book, and refer back to it from time to time as I compose new paintings.
