How to Understand a Painting by Franoise Barbegall
Franc oise Barbe-Gall illuminates our understanding of how twenty symbols have been used and developed in art from the 15th to the 21st century, with sixty-eight wonderfully vivid examples.
I couldn't put it downThe lyrical analysis of each painting is as beautiful as the art itself and it's an inspiring, lovely book. Bookseller Whether you are looking to expand your artistic vocabulary or just better understand a favourite artwork, there's plenty to enjoy here. Artists & Illustrators
Françoise Barbe-Gall studied history of art at the Sorbonne and also at the Ecole du Louvre, where she now teaches. She also directs an association called CORETA (Comment Regarder un Tableau), for whom she gives many lectures. She is regularly called upon to participate in management workshops, where her experience of analysing images in relation to publicity and marketing is called upon. Editions de l'Agenda de L'Empresa have published a collection of her articles, and she is the author of several articles on the work of the sculptor Tom Carr. She is the author of How to Talk to Children about Art and How to Understand a Painting, both published in English by Frances Lincoln.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780711232136 |
| ISBN 10 | 071123213X |
| Title | How to Understand a Painting |
| Author | Franoise Barbegall |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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