Rideal, Liz
How to Read Paintings: A Crash Course in Meaning and Method
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912217830
- author:
- Rideal, Liz
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Herbert Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 13.5 centimetres (0.40 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the power of art with this concise guide to Western European painting. How to Read Paintings brings together 50 powerful artworks by artists from da Vinci to Van Gogh, accompanied by informative commentary that enables you to swiftly develop your understanding of the grammar and vocabulary of painting. Through a detailed analysis of five key areas - shape and support, medium and materials, composition, style and technique, and signs and symbols - as well as exploring individual paintings in depth, this book provides a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their knowledge and appreciation of Western art. Whether you're viewing the real artwork on a gallery wall or simply reading around the subject, How to Read Paintings offers insightful commentary that will help you understand context and meaning within art.
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