The Secret Language of Art
The Illustrated Decoder of Symbols and Figures in Western Painting
Published on 10. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-904292-71-5 (ISBN)
Description
Understand the language, imagery and symbolism of great Western painters from medieval times to the twentieth century In The Secret Language of Art Sarah Carr-Gomm provides a fascinating guide to the key figures, themes, events and symbols that form the subject matter of Western painting. Strikingly illustrated with 75 great works, this book is the ideal companion for all art lovers, gallery goers and students of art history. This book is divided into five chapters: Classical Myth and Legend; The Bible and the Life of Christ; Saints and their Miracles; History, Literature and the Arts; and Symbols and Allegories. Each chapter includes a portfolio of paintings, followed by a thematic directory of figures and symbols.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Watkins Media Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 234 mm
Weight
1390 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904292-71-5 (9781904292715)
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Sarah Carr-Gomm studied History of Art at the University of East Anglia and took an MA in the Renaissance at Birbeck College, University of London. She was head of Art History at Mander Portman Woodward college, one of London's leading tutorial colleges, from 1976-1988 and in 1983 she founded Art History Abroad, a company which organises courses in Europe.