Great Paintings Explained: Learn to read paintings through some of art's most famous works (Looking at Art)
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2022
Series: Book 2 of 7 - Looking at Art
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- Title
- Great Paintings Explained: Learn to read paintings through some of art's most famous works (Looking at Art)
- Author
- Jones, Christopher P
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798801159607
- Item weight
- 308 grams
- Series
- Book 2 of 7: Looking at Art
Imagine walking into an art gallery and looking at a painting. What does it mean? What is it trying to say? This book will help you understand art, how to look at it, its history and much more.
From paintings by Rembrandt to Van Gogh, Great Paintings Explained explores what paintings actually show by diving into the myths, symbolism and circumstances behind different works of art.
NEW EDITION CONTAINS FULL COLOUR IMAGES THROUGHOUT - for ebook, paperback and hardcover
Artworks include:
The Night Café by Vincent van Gogh
Improvisation No. 30 (Cannons) by Wassily Kandinsky
Proserpine by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
At the Moulin Rouge by Toulouse-Lautrec
Judith and Holofernes by Gustav Klimt
Self-Portrait by Rembrandt
... and many more.
Great Paintings Explained is the second illustrated guide in the Looking at Art series, that delves into some of the most beautiful objects in art history. Written for those who appreciate fine art, this book will give you an insight into how artworks are composed and why your favourite artists made the choices they did.
Images in e-book are shown in full colour for enabled devices.
About the author
Christopher P Jones is an art critic and writer with a passion for uncovering the stories behind iconic works of art. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of art history, Chris’ writing provides readers with unique perspectives on art, from the Old Masters to contemporary artists. His work includes a collection of popular art books and published reviews.
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