About the Author
Works by Will Gompertz
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1965-08-25
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Country (for map)
- England, UK
- Birthplace
- Tenterden, Kent, England, UK
- Education
- Bedford School
Dulwich College, London - Occupations
- arts editor (BBC)
director (Tate Gallery)
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MIRA LO QUE TE PIERDES by WILL GOMPERTZ
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Game of two halves
Gompertz is very knowledgeable about art history, technique and thought process - all of which will enhance my appreciation of works, old and current. A thoroughly enjoyable, 4-star read.
What's missing (the five star rating) is anything really new about the way forward. Most of the critique about the education system is a path well trodden, and suggestions for change rather rehashed (Charles Handy got to much of it - like portfolio careers and third generation education - 20 years ago).
Perhaps the first four-fifths of the book was so good that WG set the bar for his finale too high. Our perhaps my expectations are unrealistic. You should read this and judge that on your own standards, not mine.… (more)
Gompertz is very knowledgeable about art history, technique and thought process - all of which will enhance my appreciation of works, old and current. A thoroughly enjoyable, 4-star read.
What's missing (the five star rating) is anything really new about the way forward. Most of the critique about the education system is a path well trodden, and suggestions for change rather rehashed (Charles Handy got to much of it - like portfolio careers and third generation education - 20 years ago).
Perhaps the first four-fifths of the book was so good that WG set the bar for his finale too high. Our perhaps my expectations are unrealistic. You should read this and judge that on your own standards, not mine.… (more)
Will Gompertz has spent years observing artists at the peak of their careers. In this book, he shares his observations about how their thinking helps them be successful. I enjoyed parts of this -- the first-hand accounts of seeing artists at work, the conversations with artists, etc. But the revelations here were nothing new, and there were few practical takeaways.
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- Works
- 5
- Members
- 645
- Popularity
- #39,135
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 23
- ISBNs
- 54
- Languages
- 9