The Daily Book of Art: 365 readings that teach, inspire & entertain (Daily Book series) Hardcover – October 1, 2009

Wanting to broaden my knowledge of not only history of art but the subject in general I went in search of Art books and I came across this book. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, it's a rather small book so I figured there couldn't be much in depth coverage of anything since the subjects are limited to just a single page but there's actually quite a bit of information in here.Each page of this book contains a writing that falls into one of the following categories:Art 101 with Elizabeth T GilbertPhilosophy of Art with Colin GilbertArt Through the Ages with Amy RunyenProfiles in ARt with Rebecca J. RazoA pictures worth 200 words with Dylan GilbertArt From the inside out with Sharon RobinsonArt Around the World with Sharon RobinsonUnexpected Art Forms with David J SchmidtArtistic Oddities with Gabriel GuzmanStep by Step ExercisesOf course with such a small amount of space for each subject there's no in depth coverage or discussion of any of the subjects. However, you get some nice highlights and entertaining discussions that will make you stop and think and may inspire you to go in search of other resources for more information. At the very least some of these writings will prompt some lively discussion. You'll also get a chance to flex your artistic skills in the form of drawing and sketching using the Step by Step exercises that appear at each 10 day interval in the book.Sprinkled throughout the book you'll find Questions to Ponder, Fun Facts and Try This boxes along with some beautiful photographs and illustrations. This is a really well done book that is a must have for anyone wanting to get acquainted with or broaden their overall knowledge of the art world.

I bought this book as a gift for my sister-in-law who has recently tapped into her artistic inner self. She's an avid reader and I think this book of short daily readings will encourage and inspire her.The book is full of information, trivia, and interesting readings. The authors have done a wonderful job of researching their material and appear to have made every effort to be factual and correct. I especially like the sketch lessons and think they will be very helpful for many readers. They cover almost all aspects of art from philosophy to the oddities.I highly recommend this book.

I absolutely love this book!!! My copy just arrived in the mail today and it's now my new favorite book! It looks and feels like a high-end, quality book and I love the way the information is presented. The book is smartly designed and contains interesting information that all artists and art lovers will appreciate. I can't imagine any artist who wouldn't want their own copy of this little jewel!

Has some great information, I just assumed it would be geared toward a younger age group so I could have Art A Day with my elementary art class. I'll still keep it as a nice resource for myself, but it's definitely not made for a younger group. The photos are tiny so prepare yourself. The size is great for tucking in your bag (I'm a female) to take along for a picnic lunch outside...not great for sharing with a class or even a small group.

A little bit of art history every day or every other day with a little bit of drawing to make it fun.

There is so much in here that BORES the socks off me. I expected way more pages about the actual art pieces and/or authors but that's what I get for not actually browsing through it first. And there are occasional pages of the old-fashioned how-to-draw a horse, penguin, etc. that I. Personally don't find useful. I realize art encompasses more than the paintings themselves but it's more like "ART 101" to be more descriptive. It's just not for me I guess.

This is an outstanding book...you can read it from cover to cover, or flip through it and read the entries you choose. It provides such a wide array of information about art from so many perspectives. My 14-year old granddaughter was also so taken with it that I gave her mine and bought another for myself. I would highly recommend it.

The book is not what I expected at all. It is entertaining and well written but it is more of a diversion than a serious reflexion on art.