Understanding paintings : themes in art explored and explained

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Understanding paintings : themes in art explored and explained

general editor, Alexander Sturgis ; consultant editor, Hollis Clayson

M. Beazley, 2000

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 267) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Bringing together Western paintings from medieval to modern times, this title takes a thematic approach to art. With topics including religious paintings, portaiture, allegory and abstract art, the paintings are located within their cultural history.

Table of Contents

  • Religious painting
  • myth and allegory
  • the nude
  • history painting
  • portraiture
  • landscape
  • genre
  • still life
  • abstract painting
  • materials and techniques.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA51009130
  • ISBN
    • 1840002077
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    272 p.
  • Size
    30 cm
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