How to Read a Painting : Decoding, Understanding and Enjoying the Old Masters
Rynck, Patrick de
ISBN 10: 0500512000 ISBN 13: 9780500512005
Published by Thames & Hudson, Limited, 2004
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Synopsis:
Clues to the meaning of the masterpieces of art history lie in a rich system of symbols, themes and motifs that often elude the modern eye. Without the intimate knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology, folklore and Christian theology so vivid in the minds of the artists and familiar to their public, we often miss the visual hints that gave contemporary meaning to a painting.
How to Read a Painting draws our attention to the imagery and the wonderful, apparently inconsequential details in paintings by Giotto, Botticelli, El Greco, Michelangelo, Rubens, Vermeer, Hogarth, Gainsborough and many more. Brief yet illuminating explanations accompany over 900 colour illustrations, providing the means to interpret and enjoy these and many other works.
About the Author: Patrick de Rynck is a classicist and translator. He is the author of several books, including How to Read a Painting and Understanding Paintings, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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Title: How to Read a Painting : Decoding, ...
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, Limited
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good