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How to Write an Art Director's Biography

An art director's biography can be found in the foreword of a book, in information packets, on plaques at art galleries or even on an art-related website. Providing the biography of an art director to readers helps provide merit to the artwork being presented, since the piece of art was selected and organized by someone with proven expertise in the art field. Understanding the person behind the setup and selection of the artwork can also help provide insight into the artwork itself and the connecting themes and elements behind all the presented pieces.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Paper
  • Notebook
  • List of questions
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Instructions

    • 1

      Interview the art director or a representative of the art director if he is unavailable, such as a museum spokesperson or his personal secretary or assistant. Be sure to take your computer, paper and notebook.

    • 2

      Ask or submit a list of questions about his history, such as where he grew up, where he went to school, what he studied, when he graduated and a list of the professional positions he has held.

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      Flush out all the answers that relate to his expertise in art and his experiences that enhance his position as an art director. For example, if he majored in art history with a minor in sculpting, this can build his profile as an art director since he has experience in physically producing art as well as studying its history and inspirations.

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      Ask some open-ended questions to acquire some useful quotes. For example, ask him what inspires him about art, what work of art most impacts him and what art means to the youth of the country.

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      Write down all the events, achievements and details that relate to his work as an art director in chronological order to help format the flow of the biography.

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      Compose a narrative that relays to the reader the background of the art director, focusing on his work in the art field and his personal expertise in art.

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      Assemble the best quotes you obtained and incorporate them logically into the biography. This will add personal touches and inject the subject's voice into the biography.

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