How to Read Paintings How to Read Paintings

How to Read Paintings

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Publisher Description

How to Read Paintings provides a fascinating analysis of a variety of paintings made in the Western tradition.

**Note: Images are shown in full colour.

From works by Raphael to Monet, this wide-ranging book will introduce you to a selection of popular paintings and teach you how to understand their meaning. Along the way, the author provides the basic criteria to consider when looking at works of art, giving you a new perspective on art history.

By exploring what the pictures actually show, including their symbolism, stories and composition, this illustrated guide will make your appreciation of paintings and artworks a more rewarding experience.

Artworks include:

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich
Self-Portrait by Albrecht Dürer
Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte
Water Lilies by Claude Monet
Susanna and the Elders by Artemisia Gentileschi

... and many more.

Dip in at random or read from beginning to end, How to Read Paintings is an accessible tour of some of the most beautiful objects in art. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced art-lover, this book has something for everyone.

**Note: Images are shown in full colour.

About the author

Christopher P Jones is an art writer and critic. He has been looking at and writing about art for over 20 years. His particular areas of interest are 20th century German Expressionism, 19th century French art, and contemporary painting.

GENRE
Arts & Entertainment
RELEASED
2020
October 22
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
87
Pages
PUBLISHER
Thinksheet
SELLER
Draft2Digital, LLC
SIZE
28.6
MB

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