How to Read a Modern Painting Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters
Heftet /
2007
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780500286432
Publisert
2007-02-01
Utgiver
Thames & Hudson Ltd; Thames & Hudson Ltd
Vekt
1120 gr
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400
Forfatter
Om bidragsyterne
Jon Thompson is an artist, writer, curator and teacher. The former head of the fine art department at London University, he recently retired from his post as senior research professor at the University of Middlesex.'Liberally illustrated, well-designed and, above all, thoughtful … makes us eager to seek out the originals and discover them for ourselves' - Art Quarterly
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. In this accessible, practical guide, Jon Thompson analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artist’s use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the painting’s meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.
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Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. This guide analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artists use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the paintings meaning.
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Preface • From Courbet to Warhol • Bibliography • Topographical index Index of names • Photographic acknowledgements
The perfect museum companion, which will help you unlock the meaning behind over 200 paintings
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780500286432
Publisert
2007-02-01
Utgiver
Thames & Hudson Ltd; Thames & Hudson Ltd
Vekt
1120 gr
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400
Forfatter