How to Read a Modern Painting by Jon Thompson
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. This guide analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artists use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the paintings meaning.
'Liberally illustrated, well-designed and, above all, thoughtful … makes us eager to seek out the originals and discover them for ourselves' - Art Quarterly
Jon Thompson is an artist, writer, curator and teacher. The former head of the fine art department at London University, he recently retired from his post as senior research professor at the University of Middlesex.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500286432 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500286434 |
| Title | How to Read a Modern Painting |
| Author | Jon Thompson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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