Point and Line to Plane (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

Must have

Kandinsky talks about the basic plane and how shapes relate to this plane. He focuses on balance and symmetry and how to achieve this. Great book to learn about balancing the plane and color harmonies. If you are into abstract art or Kandinsky, this is a great read.

As engineering student till date, and wannabe photographer, i was introduced to this book by one of the best. This is where it starts. Very basics of composition. Must read for anyone who wants to understand basic principles of “elements” which in turn, form composition. Prepare to get bored ... and amazed at the same time. It takes serious amount of time to understand terminology this guy ia trying to establish, once you get it, it gets interesting. It’s funny, how much time it takes to digest something like this in 21st century, and how this guy established it so early. Good luck going through this !! -Rahul

Very complicated

If you like reading about the technicalities for design this is the book for you.

Very highly recommended to anyone trying to find their own abstract language Comprehensive explanation of what points/lines/planes are, what they can mean in an abstract painting Almost too much information to absorb Main points clear at beginning of paragraphs, don't need to read every word Black and white illustrations

I've started reading this and wish I had gotten the printed book. Kindle is a great asset but there are some books that just require a hard copy.

Interesting insight into the mind of a synesthesiac artist. He sees things (colors in music) that I don't and never can.