The Many Ways of Seeing

The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art
AuthorJanet Gaylord Moore
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherWorld
Publication date1969
Publication placeUnited States

The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art is a 1969 art criticism book by Janet Gaylord Moore. Moore explains artistic concepts like perspective, composition, color theory, countouring, and tone, along with examples from famous artists to explain the concepts. The last section of the book focuses on media like watercolor, lithography, collage, and sculpture.[1][2] The book earned a Newbery Honor in 1970.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Gould, Karen (2022). "The Many Ways of Seeing by Janet Gaylord Moore". EBSCO. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
  3. ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 7, 2025.