Understanding Paintings: Themes in Art Explored and Explained
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- File Size: 67.7 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 280
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Understanding Paintings: Themes in Art Explored and Explained
Understanding Paintings offers a fresh way to explore Western painting. This PDF digital edition is ready for instant download after purchase.
The book examines painting by genre rather than chronology. It covers religious painting, myth and allegory, the nude, history painting, portraiture, landscape, genre painting, still life, and abstract painting.
Book Overview
Understanding Paintings is a richly illustrated survey of Western art from the past seven centuries. General editor Alexander Sturgis and consultant editor Hollis Clayson lead an international team of art historians. The book was first published in 2000 by Watson-Guptill in New York and London.
Each genre chapter opens with an introduction and overview. Thematic spreads then explore subjects that have absorbed artists over the centuries, from self-portraits to spiritual visions.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A genre-based introduction to Western painting, including chapters on religious art, myth and allegory, the nude, history painting, portraiture, landscape, genre, still life, and abstraction.
- Clear discussions of recurring themes such as self-portraits, the female nude, flowers, skulls, and spiritual visions.
- Many of the most important examples of Western art, presented in new and often surprising combinations.
- A timeline, materials and techniques section, glossary, and list of paintings to support further study.
- Practical help for identifying and appreciating paintings, from Renaissance masterpieces to modern works.
Why This Book Matters
Understanding Paintings stresses the enormous breadth of Western art. By grouping pictures by subject, it reveals parallels across countries and periods that chronological surveys often overlook.
The book is designed for regular museum and gallery visitors as well as newcomers. It gives readers a deeper understanding of familiar paintings and the confidence to identify different types of painting.
Book Details
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| File Size | 67.7 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 280 |
| Print Length | 272 pages |
| Publisher | Watson-Guptill |
| Publication Date | October 1, 2000 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| ISBN-10 | 0823055795 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0823055791 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 00-106572 |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 1 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,103,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars (11) |
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How do I receive my copy? After purchase, you can download the PDF instantly. There is no waiting time and no physical delivery.
Is there a physical book included? No. This is a digital edition only, delivered as a PDF file.
Which devices are supported? The PDF works with compatible reading apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices, including Kindle apps.
Understanding Paintings is a practical and rewarding companion for anyone who wants to see and appreciate Western art more fully. Download your copy today and explore the themes behind the paintings.
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