How to Read a Modern Painting: Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters

How to Read a Modern Painting: Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters

by JonThompson (Author)

Synopsis

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 artists use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the paintings meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 01 Feb 2007

ISBN 10: 0500286434
ISBN 13: 9780500286432
Book Overview: The perfect museum companion, which will help you unlock the meaning behind over 200 paintings

Media Reviews
'Liberally illustrated, well-designed and, above all, thoughtful ... makes us eager to seek out the originals and discover them for ourselves' - Art Quarterly
Author Bio
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.