See What You're Missing

Reviews

Gompertz doesn't have it in him to be boring He is a natural communicator whose passion for art is expressed with wit and verve Will Gompertz is the best teacher you never had Hugely accessible . . . writes about difficult things without letting on that they are difficult The Shock of the New redone à la Bill Bryson . . . richly detailed and highly entertaining Lively, fresh, energetic . . . He explains movements and "isms" with clarity and humour Art can amaze us into changing our minds. This remarkable book teaches us how Highly engaging and thought-provoking Thorough and diverse . . . Gompertz's illuminations of artists' lives and minds are accessible and full of valuable information. This is an exhilarating resource for personal growth, a consciousness-raising exploration for artists and art lovers, and an asset for anyone interested in the who, what, and why of great artworks Gompertz insightfully explores the processes and personalities of a remarkable roster of artists . . . effortless prose and laser focus on the communicative potential of art make this a worthwhile read Offers a tidy lesson in not just getting more from art, but more from life itself . . . lucid and revealing . . . Gompertz is at his best By going straight to the essence of each one's work, Will Gompertz provides a fluent and refreshing introduction to the way art can enable us, in the most unexpected ways, to see the world anew Expand reviews