Books by the Author

"Artful Jesters is a major contribution to understanding and appreciating this form of humor and this form of art."
--Richard Waller, Executive Director, University of Richmond Museums

Artful Jesters
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P.O. Box 7123 Berkely, CA.

While most artists use skill and imagination to create objects of inspiration, only a mischievous few challenge viewers with a dose of humor, in the form of whimsy, wit, irony, parody, satire, or nonsense. In ARTFUL JESTERS, artist and professor Nicholas Roukes provides a historical perspective on the use of humor in art, plus a showcase of 50 highly creative contemporary artists whose mission is to amuse, entertain, and inform. ARTFUL JESTERS exposes the "other side" of art -- the seriously lighthearted and often hilariously funny side, sure to refresh your spirits and challenge the way you think about art.

Educational Texts
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50 Portland Street Worcester MA 01608

Humor in Art
A classroom resource that is both fun and informative. Six comprehensive chapters and numerous studio activities are featured in this book. $29.95

Art Synectics
Stimulating creativity in art. Each chapter in this resource is filled with photographs, drawings, and activities that illustrate familiar art elements in new and unusual ways. Over one hundred activities are included, as well as the "Art Synector" guide, which enables you to generate an unlimited number of art projects. $21.95

Design Synectics
Synectics, from the Greek word for "bringing different things into unified connection," delivers a breakthrough approach to the elements and principles of design. This versatile resource can be used as a reference art "workbook," or inspirational tool. $21.95