Understanding Paintings
Themes in Art Explored and Explained
Published on 26. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-84000-207-2 (ISBN)
Description
Bringing together Western paintings from medieval to modern times, this title takes a thematic approach to art. With topics including religious paintings, portaiture, allegory and abstract art, the paintings are located within their cultural history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1696 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84000-207-2 (9781840002072)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Religious painting; myth and allegory; the nude; history painting; portraiture; landscape; genre; still life; abstract painting; materials and techniques.