How to Read a Modern Painting
Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters
Published on 1. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-500-28643-2 (ISBN)
Description
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. In this accessible, practical guide, Jon Thompson analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artist's use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the painting's meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.
Reviews / Votes
'Liberally illustrated, well-designed and, above all, thoughtful ... makes us eager to seek out the originals and discover them for ourselves' - Art QuarterlyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28643-2 (9780500286432)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jon Thompson is an artist, writer, curator and teacher. The former
head of the fine art department at London University, he recently
retired from his post as senior research professor at the University
of Middlesex.
head of the fine art department at London University, he recently
retired from his post as senior research professor at the University
of Middlesex.
Content
Preface * From Courbet to Warhol * Bibliography * Topographical index Index of names * Photographic acknowledgements