Description

Do you enjoy looking at paintings in art galleries, appreciating their colours and compositions, and discovering the symbolic details within a work?

Great Paintings Uncovered is an indispensable read for art enthusiasts that focuses on the significance of specific masterpieces from art history. Featuring paintings by renowned artists such as Jacques-Louis David and Gustav Klimt, learn about the stories and symbolism behind remarkable paintings and enhance your appreciation for the pleasures that art can offer.

CONTAINS FULL COLOUR IMAGES THROUGHOUT

Artworks include:

Ginevra de' Benci by Leonardo da Vinci
Improvisation No. 26 (Rowing) by Wassily Kandinsky
The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David
The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck
Allegory of the Faith by Johannes Vermeer
Selene and Endymion by Nicolas Poussin

... and many more.

Great Paintings Uncovered is the sixth illustrated guide in the Looking at Art series, that examines some of the most intriguing objects in art history. Written for those who appreciate fine art, this book explains how paintings are composed and what drove the artists behind them to create their masterworks.

About the author

Christopher P Jones is an art critic and writer with a passion for uncovering the stories behind iconic works of art. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of art history, Chris' writing provides readers with unique perspectives on art, from the Old Masters to contemporary artists. His work includes a collection of popular art books and published reviews.