How to Read a Modern Painting

Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters

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Jon Thompson

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The complex themes and characteristics of modern art can intimidate and baffle the casual observer. In this accessible, practical guide, Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each painting's meaning. Beginning with the Barbizon school and the Realist movement of the mid-19th century and continuing right up to the 1980s avant-garde, he analyses works by some of the greatest and most popular artists of the modern era, including Bonnard, Van Gogh, Picasso, Pollock, Rauschenberg, Warhol and Basquiat, describing each artist's use of media and symbolism, and providing useful biographical information. The perfect museum companion for art lovers everywhere, this book is a vibrant, informative trip through one of art history's most compelling periods.

Author Biography:

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.

Release date Australia

February 1st, 2007

Author

Jon Thompson

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

Illustrated in colour throughout

Pages

400

Dimensions

175x248x28

ISBN-13

9780500286432

Product ID

2346032

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