
How To Look at a Painting
Awa Press
2nd Edition
Published on 1. September 2008
Book
Hardback
136 pages
978-0-9582916-0-6 (ISBN)
Description
Encompassing a review of important paintings worldwide--both classical and modern--this exploration assures that anyone can understand and admire art. The reader will find increased appreciation for paintings, greater knowledge of different artists, and improved confidence in this brilliant exposition of painting in all its forms. The keen art collector, serious student, and occasional gallery visitor can all benefit from this journey of exploration through the centuries and across the painted world. This enduringly popular guide was selected as the best art book of the year by national and international newspapers and magazines and awarded the 2006 Montana Book Award for Contemporary Culture.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9582916-0-6 (9780958291606)
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Persons
Justin Paton is one of New Zealand's foremost art writers and a contributor to many international publications. He is senior curator at Christchurch Art Gallery.