• The cover is split diagonally. The top left section is an illustration of a wave at its height, about to crash. The bottom right section is a light blue. The title is in the centre in white capital letters.
  • A two page spread from inside the book. On the left page is text about group paintings. The right page is two paintings of large groups in different styles from different periods.
  • A two page spread from inside the book. The left page has a simple Roman painting on a wall of two figures sitting at a table. The right page has a modern painting of two men sitting at a table. There is text on both pages.
  • A two page spread from inside the book about decorative designs in religion. On the left page is an intricately detailed illuminated page from a Qur’an. On the right is an intricately detailed illuminated page from a Bible.
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Looking at Pictures (Art Essentials)

Looking at Pictures (Art Essentials)

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Exploring the origins, designs and themes of over one hundred pictures from different periods and places, Susan Woodford artfully expands our appreciation of pictures. Woodford’s riveting prose compares different artistic approaches, questions assumptions and introduces us to a wide range of stimulating ideas. Whether looking at a Japanese woodcut, Leonardo’s Last Supper or Picasso’s Guernica, Looking at Pictures will develop your eye as well as your confidence to analyse pictures.

This essential guide inconcludes a glossary of key terms, ranging from art movements and technical terminology to religious and classical vocabulary, and gives invaluable suggestions for further reading. Includes 103 colour illustrations.


Small, smart, essential

For all those who enjoy art and want to find out more, Art Essentials are the perfect companions to give you all the background knowledge you need for your enjoyment and understanding, whether you're an avid gallery-goer, an armchair enthusiast or a curious observer.


Author: Susan Woodford

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

ISBN: 9780500293218

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