A richly illustrated guide to the key figures, themes, events, symbols and emblems of Western painting form medieval times to the twentieth century.
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Sarah Carr-Gomm studied History of Art at the University of East Anglia and took an MA in the Renaissance at Birbeck College, University of London. She was head of Art History at Mander Portman Woodward college, one of London's leading tutorial colleges, from 1976-1988 and in 1983 she founded Art History Abroad, a company which organises courses in Europe.
A richly illustrated guide to the key figures, themes, events, symbols and emblems of Western painting form medieval times to the twentieth century.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. This fascinating guide helps, by looking at and decoding the key figures, themes, events, and symbols that form the subject matter of major Western paintings. Strikingly illustrated with 75 masterpieces, it s the ideal companion for art lovers, gallery goers, and students. This covers five major areas: Classical Myth and Legend; The Bible and the Life of Christ; Saints and their Miracles; History, Literature, and the Arts; and Symbols and Allegories. Each chapter includes a portfolio of images, followed by a thematic directory of figures and symbols. /// This is a 1st edition hardback with its dustjacket in near to fine condition-the top edge of the dustjacket stained. (256 pages). This is a heavy book over 1.8kg, so there will be an extra postage charge. Seller Inventory # 7740
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. "Provides detailed commentaries on 75 great paintings - as well as illuminating analyses of more than 500 individual figures, symbols and allegories from 700 years of artistic creation" Spine and adjacent half inch strip of d/w yellowed, presumed sunned, otherwise an as new book in a near fine d/w. Covid 19 - Please see "More Information" for current shipping terms Note weight is approaching 2kg so extra postage may be required outside UK. Seller Inventory # 000213
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