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Product: Turtleback (book)
ISBN-10: 0-8109-4944-X
ISBN-13: 9780810949447
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
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Year: December 1, 2006
Size: 18.80 x 25.15 x 3.30cm
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 1,111gr
Binding: Turtleback
ISBN-10: 0-8109-4944-X
ISBN-13: 9780810949447
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Country:
Year: December 1, 2006
Size: 18.80 x 25.15 x 3.30cm
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 1,111gr
Binding: Turtleback
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Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible, practical guide, author and instructor Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each paintings meaning. Beginning with the Barbizon school and the Realist movement of the mid-19th century and continuing through the 1980s avant-garde, artists including Bonnard, Basquiat, Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas, Warhol, and Whistler are featured. Thompson describes each artists use of media and symbolism and provides insightful biographical information. A natural companion to Abrams How to Read a Painting, this book is a vibrant, informative trip through one of art historys most compelling periods.
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible, practical guide, author and instructor Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each paintings meaning. Beginning with the Barbizon school and the Realist movement of the mid-19th century and continuing through the 1980s avant-garde, artists including Bonnard, Basquiat, Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas, Warhol, and Whistler are featured. Thompson describes each artists use of media and symbolism and provides insightful biographical information. A natural companion to Abrams How to Read a Painting, this book is a vibrant, informative trip through one of art historys most compelling periods.
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this is a great resource for teachers of art and art history. Thompson digs out some great details that I havent come across elsewhere
this is a great resource for teachers of art and art history. Thompson digs out some great details that I havent come across elsewhere
Fantastic for art experts and novices!!! 
The most entertaining and informative art history book I've ever read. Recommended for those interested in art, history, psychology, even science (looking at questions like 'how do we see?'). For one who already knew and loved visual art, it re-explained the 'modern' era of painting from it's earliest origins. In essentially chronological order, important paintings are »de-constructed«, along with the lives of the artists who painted them. Thompson explores the socio-political, philosophical contexts of the times and places where modern art evolved. Also, Thompson reveals the how and why of the techniques and theories (color theory in particular) which drove the modern movement. All this … and it's really fun. I didn't want it to end!
The most entertaining and informative art history book I've ever read. Recommended for those interested in art, history, psychology, even science (looking at questions like 'how do we see?'). For one who already knew and loved visual art, it re-explained the 'modern' era of painting from it's earliest origins. In essentially chronological order, important paintings are »de-constructed«, along with the lives of the artists who painted them. Thompson explores the socio-political, philosophical contexts of the times and places where modern art evolved. Also, Thompson reveals the how and why of the techniques and theories (color theory in particular) which drove the modern movement. All this … and it's really fun. I didn't want it to end!
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