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How To Read A Painting: Lessons From The Old Masters
Patrick De Rynck

How To Read A Painting: Lessons From The Old Masters

lessons from the old masters

Harry N. Abrams (Dec 07, 2004)
9780810955769
| Softcover
384 pages | 7 x 9.7 inch | English
$ 35.00 | Value: $ 35.00
Dewey 753.09 RYN
LC Classification ND1145 .R9613 2004
LC Control No. 2004009511

Subject

  • Painting
  • Painting - Appreciation
  • Painting, European
  • Painting, European/ Themes, motives
  • Symbolism in art

Plot

An anecdotal reference to the symbolism and themes of more than 150 key works of art shares background information about the theology, mythology, and folklore of the Renaissance era that shaped the works of such masters as Giotto, Botticelli, and Vermeer. 15,000 first printing.