by RobertCumming (Author)
Explore 45 of the world's favourite masterpieces with an expert. Robert Cumming, Chairman of Christies Education, London, sets out to unravel the symbols and hidden messages of art by using detailed annotation to offer a deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of the world's favourite paintings. He answers all the common questions about these paintings, from Botticelli The Birth of Venus to Picasso's Guernica , explains the artist's techniques and intentions, and clarifies the meaning of obscure subjects to bring them to life for a modern audience.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 104
Edition: 01
Publisher: DK
Published: 23 Mar 1995
ISBN 10: 0751301582
ISBN 13: 9780751301588