How to Read a Modern Painting Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters |
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| Author:
| Thompson, Jon |
| ISBN: | 978-0-500-28643-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $42.99 |
Book Description:
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Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. In this accessible, practical guide, Jon Thompson analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artist's use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the painting's meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. In this accessible, practical guide, Jon Thompson analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artist's use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the painting's meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.