Great Themes of Art

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

274 kr

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Discover how artists across centuries have grappled with the same hopes, fears, beliefs and experiences in Great Themes of Art. From the sacred devotion of the Middle Ages to the drama of the Baroque and the bold experimentation of modern art, this guide reveals how art can be viewed through the themes that connect us all. Rather than following a traditional chronological approach, art historian and painter Lydia Bauman explores the great subjects that have inspired artists throughout history, uncovering surprising connections between works created centuries apart. Themes include: Animals Death Domesticity Dreams and visions Food Nature Faith . . . and more. Tracing the familiar and universal themes that have shaped art history, Great Themes of Art invites you to slow down and look closely. With a rich array of images and insightful guidance, it will help you to notice key details, understand context and build confidence. If you have ever felt intimidated walking into an art gallery, unsure where to start or what to look for, this book will transform that uncertainty into curiosity and enjoyment.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-06-17
Mått:190 x 245 x 23 mm
Vikt:1 050 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Frances Lincoln
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Quarto Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781805703693

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Lydia Bauman was born in Poland and educated in England (BA in Fine Art at University of Newcastle upon Tyne and MA in Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London). Dividing her time between painting and lecturing, she is a regular lecturer at the National Gallery, as well as at Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Fine Arts Boston USA. She has also been a guest speaker for NADFAS, Martin Randall Tours, Noble Caledonia cruises, Cox & Kings Art Tours and clubs and societies such as the Oxford and Cambridge Club and The Arts Club of Chicago USA.