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"The desire to surround ourselves with things that comfort, please, or excite our sensibilities is a common human trait. We're a collecting species. But we're also an aesthetic species. We respond to beauty, creativity, and originality. Put those sensibilities together and you have the makings of an art collector." --Paige West
In The Art of Buying Art, contemporary art expert and self-described art addict Paige West breaks through the misconceptions about contemporary art and inspires readers to discover the joy of collecting original works.
With its rich sampling of gorgeous, provocative full-color artworks from some of today's most talented artists, and practical advice on how to find, buy, and care for art as a collector, The Art of Buying Art reveals the contemporary art scene to be more exciting and accessible than ever. West urges readers to partake of this vibrant world of galleries, art fairs, studio visits, and auctions, offering guidance on which questions to ask, how to negotiate prices, and how best to display and maximize the value of original artwork in the home.
Whether you've already taken the plunge with your first few purchases or have yet to part with those generic art posters left over from your college days, this book is the only primer that you'll ever need to whet your appetite and boost your confidence for acquiring amazing new contemporary art that will enrich your life--without breaking the bank.
Excellent Book for BeginnersReviewed by T. C. Hin, 2009-12-07
The book is well illustrated and very informative, especially for beginners into art collecting. A great book I would recommend.
Great ReadReviewed by J. Mangino, 2007-06-15
I've just started exploring art collection and discovered this book. I thought the book had some great advice about how to get started thinking about what art I want to collect and why. As the author says "art should be fun." After reading this book I realized that my approach was all wrong, I was dealing with galleries that weren't fun and it was nice to hear someone in the business tell me that it doesn't have to be that way for beginners like me.
If you want to learn how to collect art, Start Here.Reviewed by Jay V. del Rosario, 2007-06-15
"The Art of Buying Art" is a wonderfully comprehensive primer for
anyone interested in real art collection for real people with real
budgets (but sophisticated taste levels to boot).
The author's unpretentious take on collecting is a refreshing point
of view, and the scads of illustrations and pics help introduce new
contemporary artists and new art styles that a fledgling collector
may otherwise overlook. As a budding collector myself, I came away
with an "I can actually do this" attitude, and look forward to
applying this book's lessons to building my own little gallery in
my own apartment.
The Art of Buying Art: An Insider's Guide to Collecting
Contemporary ArtReviewed by W. Rodts, 2007-06-15
For anyone leery of investing in art, anyone interested in starting collecting, and anyone simply interested in learning more about contemporary art, Ms. West's book is essential. "Buying Art" is well written, engaging and very informative and will make you a much more knowledgeable and shrewd collector.
An informative read and a lovely giftReviewed by S. Murphy, 2007-06-13
I'm not particularly well-versed in art history, and visit museums infrequently (there are few notable ones near my home), but have always intended to learn more about fine art, and particularly contemporary art. Either from the perspective of a novice collector or someone who wishes to educate him/herself, I highly recommend this title. The book is accessible and informative, infuses the reader with the writer's clear sense of enthusiasm for the subject, and lacks the condescending or arcane tone taken by some of its similarly-themed predecessors. If you want to familiarize yourself with the basics of the fine art trade, sharpen your tastes, and/or eventually own a small collection, I strongly recommend this title.
