How to Read a Painting: Lessons from the Old Masters

De Rynck, Patrick

ISBN 10: 0810955768 / ISBN 13: 9780810955769

Published by Abrams, 2004

About this Item

Glossy pictorial covers. Clean, tight and unmarked. 383pp. Full-color illustrations throughout. Size: 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Read a Painting: Lessons from the Old Masters
• Publisher: Abrams
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810955768
• ISBN 13: 9780810955769
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

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Synopsis

An anecdotal reference to the symbolism and themes of more than 150 key works of art shares background information about the theology, mythology, and folklore of the Renaissance era that shaped the works of such masters as Giotto, Botticelli, and Vermeer. 15,000 first printing.

About the Author

Patrick De Rynck is a classicist, a translator, and a writer for museums, publishers, newspapers, and radio. He is the author of ten books, including an ABC of Classical literature and a retelling of Greek myths.