World Art in 100 Masterpieces. Works that are important to know and understand.
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A new book by Suzy Hodges, the author of many books in our series 'The Most Important in History...'. A guide to 100 of the most significant works of world art and their interpretations.
Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, while Rembrandt was obsessed with creating his own image? What is the secret of the terracotta army? And why are Andy Warhol's 'Campbell's Soup Cans' so popular?
The book offers concise and comprehensive answers to these and other questions. With it, you will uncover the secrets of 100 of the most iconic works of world art and learn the motives and interpretations of the author's intent. If you have ever looked at a masterpiece of art with awe but wondered what it means, this book will help you find the answer.
From the author:
In this book, we will explore one hundred completely different works of art. Some of them are widely known, others are slightly less recognizable, but we will examine them all to understand where, why, when, and how they were created. All the works of art presented here—from the earliest known to the most recently created—are amazing in their own way, and this book analyzes the significance and multiple interpretations of the author's intent, paying attention to the origin, experience, and beliefs of the artists, the reasons why they chose certain materials, the goals they set for themselves, and the society in which they lived. If you have ever looked at a work of art and wondered 'What does this even mean?', this book will give you the answer.
Art can irritate, poison the soul, lift the mood, evoke nostalgia, excite, entertain—what can't it do! But most often it intrigues, captivates, and comforts. Without it, the world would be a much duller place. The journey of a work of art from the moment the author finished working on it and presented it to the public is often fascinating and exciting, and this book will help you better understand art and enjoy it even more.
Author:
Author:Suzie Hodges
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Arts & Photography
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21.5x14x1.5 cm
Series:
Series:Main in History
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-00214-176-0
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