What Great Artworks Say uncovers the hidden messages and subtle details of some of the world's most famous works of art.
Come on a journey into the world of art, from ancient sculpture to modern painting. This illustrated book will help you understand individual artworks, how to discover their symbols and composition, and much more.
By looking at the history of the artist, the techniques, customs and influences at the time, this book opens up the deeper meaning of more than fifteen essential works of art.
Artworks include:
Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh
Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci
The Art of Painting by Vermeer
Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai
A bar at the Folies-Bergère by Manet
The Scream by Munch
... and many more.
What Great Artworks Say is the third practical guide in the Looking at Art series, that explores some of the most important artworks in the history of 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.
What Great Artworks Say uncovers the hidden messages and subtle details of some of the world's most famous works of art.
Come on a journey into the world of art, from ancient sculpture to modern painting. This illustrated book will help you understand individual artworks, how to discover their symbols and composition, and much more.
By looking at the history of the artist, the techniques, customs and influences at the time, this book opens up the deeper meaning of more than fifteen essential works of art.
Artworks include:
Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh
Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci
The Art of Painting by Vermeer
Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai
A bar at the Folies-Bergère by Manet
The Scream by Munch
... and many more.
What Great Artworks Say is the third practical guide in the Looking at Art series, that explores some of the most important artworks in the history of 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.
What Great Artworks Say (Looking at Art)
What Great Artworks Say (Looking at Art)
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940166445438 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Christopher P Jones |
| Publication date: | 05/03/2022 |
| Series: | Looking at Art |
| Sold by: | Draft2Digital |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 27 MB |
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