"Comparable only to the notes of Leonardo and Sir Joshua." - George Bellows. A well-respected American artist, Robert Henri was also a gifted and influential teacher. The Art Spirit, compiled by one of his former students, offers an unparalleled record of Henri's thoughts and theories. Essays, lectures, and notes not only embody the practical techniques of his approach to painting but also articulate his belief that the joy and wisdom of the creative process are vital and accessible to everyone. AUTHOR: Robert Henri (1865 1929) studied art in Philadelphia and Paris. He embraced Impressionism as a student and later, as a leader of the Ashcan School, rejected it in pursuit of a more truthful reality. He taught at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women and the Art Students League of New York, developing a reputation as a teacher who encouraged independent thought in his students. The Art Spirit, originally published in 1923, is a collection of Henri's thoughts by former pupil Margery Ryerson.