Clues to the meaning of the masterpieces of art history lie in a rich system of symbols, themes and motifs that often elude the modern eye. Without the intimate knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology, folklore and Christian theology so vivid in the minds of the artists and familiar to their public, we often miss the visual hints that gave contemporary meaning to a painting. How to Read a Painting draws our attention to the imagery and the wonderful, apparently inconsequential details in paintings by Giotto, Botticelli, ...
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Clues to the meaning of the masterpieces of art history lie in a rich system of symbols, themes and motifs that often elude the modern eye. Without the intimate knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology, folklore and Christian theology so vivid in the minds of the artists and familiar to their public, we often miss the visual hints that gave contemporary meaning to a painting. How to Read a Painting draws our attention to the imagery and the wonderful, apparently inconsequential details in paintings by Giotto, Botticelli, El Greco, Michelangelo, Rubens, Vermeer, Hogarth, Gainsborough and many more. Brief yet illuminating explanations accompany over 900 colour illustrations, providing the means to interpret and enjoy these and many other works.
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Add this copy of How to Read a Painting. : Lessons From the Old Masters to cart. $33.14, like new condition, Sold by Collina Books, ships from Penzance, CORNWALL, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Thames & Hudson.
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Fine coloured illustrations throughout. Fine. 3rd Printing. A near fine copy part of the stock of a closing down Bookshop. Fine coloured illustrations throughout. Appears brand new! Posting from Cornwall St114.
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Physical description: 383 pages: color illustrations, color portraits; 25 cm. Subjects: Painting, Renaissance. Painting, Modern 17th century. Painting, Modern 18th century. Art criticism. Genre: Art. Language: English. Very good copy in the original illustrated wrappers. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.
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