Will Gompertz takes us into the minds of artists--from contemporary stars to old masters, the well-known to the lesser-so, and from around the world--to show us how to look and experience the world with their heightened awareness.
There are passages of charm ... On the whole, however, the analysis and turns of phrase are not particularly profound or satisfying ... See What You’re Missing belongs loosely to the 'last line' genre; that is, any book, play or film in which the spirit of the work’s title is channeled into its concluding utterance or phrase ... A single throwaway line may be necessary. Arrayed one after another, these maxims begin to grate ... Gompertz is enthusiastic and open-minded, yet he rarely surprises.
Gompertz combines accessible discussions of artistic technique with an appealing enthusiasm, rendering entries vivid and thought-provoking. Artists and art lovers alike will be delighted.
