How to Read a Modern Painting - Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters (Paperback)


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.

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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.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Thames and Hudson

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

February 2007

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

2006

Authors

Dimensions

240 x 170 x 29mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

400

ISBN-13

978-0-500-28643-2

Barcode

9780500286432

Categories

LSN

0-500-28643-4



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