Offers a tidy lesson in not just getting more from art, but more from life itself . . . lucid and revealing . . . Gompertz is at his best-Michael Prodger, The Times Art can amaze us into changing our minds. This remarkable book teaches us how-Es Devlin Highly engaging and thought-provoking-Philip Hook, author of Breakfast at Sotheby's 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-Michael Peppiatt 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-James Woods Marshall, Library Journal 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-Booklist Gompertz doesn't have it in him to be boring-The Times Will Gompertz is the best teacher you never had-Guardian He is a natural communicator whose passion for art is expressed with wit and verve-Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England Hugely accessible . . . writes about difficult things without letting on that they are difficult-Independent on Sunday on What Are You Looking At?