How to read a painting : decoding, understanding and enjoying the old masters / Patrick de Rynck.
How to read a painting : decoding, understanding and enjoying the old masters / Patrick de Rynck.
How to read a painting : decoding, understanding and enjoying the old masters / Patrick de Rynck.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London : Thames and Hudson, 2004.
Date
2004.
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N753.0903/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
383 p. : col. ill., col. ports ; 25 cm.
Publication information
Publisher
London : Thames and Hudson, 2004.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2004.
Access and use
Access Conditions
State Reference Library copy: To be issued in Supervised Use Area.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Clues to the meaning of the masterpieces of art history lie in a rich system of symbols, themes and motifs that often elude the modern eye. Without the intimate knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology, folklore and Christian theology so vivid in the minds of the artists and familiar to their public, we often miss the visual metaphors and other hints...
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How to read a painting : decoding, understanding and enjoying the old masters / Patrick de Rynck.
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Notes
General note
Includes index.
Bibliography, p. 364-367.
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N753.0903/1
Record Identifier
74VKpgEkQyGA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKpgEkQyGA
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ISBN
0500512000 (pbk.) :
9780500512005 (pbk.) :
DDC
753.0903
MMS ID
991019357269702626
