Liz Rideal

Una accesible e informativa guía sobre el arte pictórico desde el siglo XV al XXI que le permitirá desarrollar las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para disfrutar de los diferentes estilos pict

A concise introduction to paintings in the Western European tradition through the stories of 50 powerful artworks by artists from Van Gogh to da Vinci How to Read Paintings is a valuable visual guide to Western European painting Through a gallery of artworks accompanied by informative commentary it enables you to swiftly develop your understanding of the grammar and vocabulary of painting and to discover how to look at diverse paintings in detail closely reading their meanings and methods In the first part of the book the author shows you how to read paintings by considering five key areas shape and support medium and materials composition style and technique and signs and symbols as well as the role of the artist In the second part you can explore fifty paintings through extracted details accompanied by insightful commentary training you to understand context and meaning within art As a collection the pictures featured in How to Read Paintings have a strong relationship with one another and underpin the story of painting This book is a valuable tool whether you are viewing the real artwork on a gallery wall or simply reading around the subject to learn more about Western art

A compelling collection of self-portraits from throughout recorded history, revised to include captivating contemporary worksThe challenge of interpreting and recreating their own likenesses has proven irresistible to artists throughout the ages. Originally published more than 80 years ago and last revised in 2000, this wholly new edition for 2018 presents a selection of powerfully evocative works by many of the world''s greatest artists - from Durer and Rembrandt to Marina Abramovi, David Hockney, and Cindy Sherman - working in painting, photography, sculpture, and performance. Flowing in a chronological sequence, with interspersed artist quotes, it features essays by Julian Bell and Liz Rideal. This is both a useful resource and a thoughtful celebration of a much-loved art form.