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HOW TO LOOK AT A PAINTING
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| By: |
Justin Paton |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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£8.70 |
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£4.29 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0958253889 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780958253888 |
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| Publisher: |
AWA PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 December, 2005 |
| Series: |
Ginger Series No. 7 |
| Pages: |
136 |
| Description: |
To the average art aficionado, trying to make sense of the various artistic movements, techniques, types and trends can be overwhelming. This book takes us on a journey of artistic exploration. It is useful for art collectors and students. |
| Synopsis: |
Have you ever looked at a painting a just wondered what it all means? How can you distinguish the 'good' from the 'bad'? A great artist from a terrible one? Or even if it's art at all?To the average art aficionado, trying to make sense of all the various artistic movements, techniques, types and trends can be overwhelming. In this superb volume, acclaimed art writer Justin Paton takes us on a journey of artistic exploration through the centuries and across the painted world - from the luscious fruits of Caravaggio's Italy to the mysterious 'tombstones' of Japanese artist On Kawara.Whether you are a keen art collector, serious student or just visit the occasional gallery, "How to Look at a Painting" will open your eyes to things you've never seen before. |
| Illustrations: |
16-page full-colour insert |
| Publication: |
New Zealand |
| Imprint: |
Awa Press |
| Prizes: |
Winner of Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Lifestyle and Contemporary |
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