How to Read Paintings
How to Read Paintings: Western art explored through a close-reading of painted masterpieces by Christopher P. Jones
English | March 18, 2021 | ISBN: 9798670183994, ASIN : B08ZD4MVRN, B08D3VH798 | EPUB | 123 pages | 18.9 MB
English | March 18, 2021 | ISBN: 9798670183994, ASIN : B08ZD4MVRN, B08D3VH798 | EPUB | 123 pages | 18.9 MB
How to Read Paintings provides a fascinating analysis of a variety of paintings made in the Western tradition.
From works by Raphael to Monet, this wide-ranging book will introduce you to a selection of paintings and teach you how to understand their meaning.
Reassuringly accessible and quietly erudite, How to Read Paintings will improve your art appreciation through a series of intimate encounters with some of art's most fascinating paintings.
Including artists like Gustav Klimt and Albrect Durer, this book will guide you through the meaning of works of art by taking a closer look at what these paintings actually show, including their symbolism, technique and composition.
Engagingly written and utterly absorbing, How to Read Paintings is an exploration of art from famous works to lesser-known masterpieces.
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.