Kirsh

Seeing Through Paintings: Physical Examination in Art Historical Studies (Materials & meaning in the fine arts)

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780300094084
author:
Kirsh
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Yale University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
202mm X 258mm
Genre:
The arts: general issues
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£42.37

Description

This comprehensive guide to Western easel paintings explores the intersection of materials, techniques, and meaning. From medieval times to the present, it examines the ways in which painting is both a physical object and a work of art.

Written by experts Andrea Kirsh and Rustin S. Levenson, this book offers valuable insights into the world of art historical studies. It is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of Western easel paintings.

With its concise and informative approach, this book provides a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Whether you are a professional or just starting out, it is an essential tool for anyone interested in art history.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art
Add to Cart
Quick view

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art

Locker, Thomas

£9.35
A tree stands on a hill by a river. As the sky changes, so does the tree, its branches filling with clouds, stars, snow, birds, mists, and the golden spring sun. Thomas Locker's lyrical text records...