Description
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating and baffling to the casual observer. In this accessible, practical guide, Jon Thompson analyses more than 200 works of modern art, describing each artist's use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the painting's meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.
The perfect museum companion, which will help you unlock the meaning behind over 200 paintings
About the Author
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.
Reviews
'Liberally illustrated, well-designed and, above all, thoughtful ... makes us eager to seek out the originals and discover them for ourselves' - Art Quarterly
Book Information
ISBN 9780500286432
Author Jon Thompson
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1120g
The perfect museum companion, which will help you unlock the meaning behind over 200 paintings
About the Author
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.
Reviews
'Liberally illustrated, well-designed and, above all, thoughtful ... makes us eager to seek out the originals and discover them for ourselves' - Art Quarterly
Book Information
ISBN 9780500286432
Author Jon Thompson
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1120g
