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How to Read Art : A Crash Course in Understanding and Interpreting Paintings by Liz Rideal (2015, Trade Paperback)
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How to Read Art : A crash course in understanding & interpreting paintings, Paperback by Rideal, Liz, ISBN 0789329166, ISBN-13 9780789329165, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A field guide to understanding painting examines fifty works of European art to discuss key painting features, themes, styles, and techniques.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100789329166
ISBN-139780789329165
eBay Product ID (ePID)202621246
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow to Read Art : a Crash Course in Understanding and Interpreting Paintings
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicReference, Criticism & Theory, Study & Teaching, General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorLiz Rideal
Book SeriesHow to Read... Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length6.5 in
Item Width5.4 in
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SynopsisThis charmingly illustrated, highly informative field guide to understanding art history is small enough to fit in a pocket yet serious enough to provide real answers. This seventh entry in the hugely popular How to Read series is a one-stop guide to understanding the world's great artworks. The book explains the aesthetics of schools of painting from the Renaissance masters and Impressionists to the Cubists and Modernists. It enables readers to develop swiftly an understanding of the vocabulary of painting and to discover how to look at diverse paintings in detail.In the first part of the book, the author reveals how to read paintings by considering five key areas: shape and support, style and medium, compositional devices, genre, and the meaning of recurring motifs and symbols. The second part explores fifty paintings through extracted details, accompanied by insightful commentary, training the reader and viewer to understand context and discover meaning within art. How to Read Art is the perfect companion for anyone interested in paintings and a book that no art lover's home should be without.
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- Jun 13, 2017
Compact but comprehensive
A good introductory work, with art of all periods included. Of necessity, the number of works are limited and their size small, but they are clear with good color saturation.. Happily, the author has focused on genres rather than a chronological approach. Recommended for beginners looking to expand their knowledge of the field.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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