Woodford, Susan
Looking At Pictures
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500293218
- author:
- Woodford, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.78 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.40 kg, Arts & Photography, Art, Reference,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Beautifully illustrated guide to understanding pictures Looking at Pictures is a beginner's guide to getting the most out of looking at pictures. With over one hundred images from different periods and places, this book explores the art of looking at and understanding pictures. Susan Woodford explains how to approach any museum picture with confidence, using the formal and stylistic devices used by artists to read a picture. The book delves into the origins, designs, and themes of the images, and explores popular themes and subject matter, as well as the relationship of pictures to the societies that produced them. A glossary of key terms is included to provide readers with all the information they need at their fingertips. This guide is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of art and pictures.
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