Your eyes will indeed be opened, and what you see in works of art will come newly alive when you have Robert Cumming, the former chairman of Christie's International Art Studies, as your guide. With tremendous erudition and tart, provocative opinions, Cumming zeroes in on the essential characteristics of more than 770 painters, showing us, for example, what it was that made Rembrandt's art unique. He explains the conventions of narrative and iconography in Western art, such as the representation of St. Lawrence, who is always seen lying on a hot griddle. And Cumming defines several hundred terms-- both technical (gouache, sfumato, craquelure) and critical/historical (Expressionism, Mannerism, the Hudson River School)-- that so often mystify a viewer. Cumming's no-nonsense guide is enlightening and entertaining; lavishly illustrated with the key works of hundreds of artists; concise and portable enough to use in the "field" (museums and galleries); and so substantial you will refer to it often at home. There is nothing like ART.

Art: A Field Guide

Cumming, Robert

Arts & Photography

KNOPF

Starting from the average person's interest in colour, in fashion and the home, this book explores the ways in which colour can be used to manipulate the eye and mind. Each section of the book looks at a different aspect of colour, with text to read, diagrams, puzzles and paintings to look at and suggestions as to how the reader can explore the topic further in a practical way. The aim is to heighten the reader's awareness and knowledge of colour in a relevant, fun and interesting way.

The Colour Eye

Parkwest Pubns

An introduction, through an analysis of more than 50 works by different artists, to the various elements that contribute to the overall effect of a painting. The elements discussed are perspective, modeling, anatomy, light and color, and mood.

Just Look . . . A Book about Paintings

Children's Books

Atheneum

Learning to Look: Velazquez, Fra Angelico, Canaletto, Pollock

Lutterworth Press

Explores the subject matter of paintings and shows how artists convey emotions and sensations by examining more than fifty works by various artists.

Just imagine: Ideas in painting

VIKING CHILDREN\\\\\'S BOOKS

Art: A Visual History is the complete visual guide to Western art, now updated and repackaged in a themed slipcase.
How to tell Impressionism from Expressionism, a Degas from a Monet, early Medieval art from early Christian? Art: A Visual History explains it all — painting, sculpture, great artists, styles, and schools — and will help you answer the question, "What makes great art?"
Art: A Visual History includes: • More than 650 artists and all the major schools and movements, all arranged chronologically. • Close-up focus on 22 masterpieces, from Ancient Greek sculpture to 1960s Pop Art. • Well-known icons along with lesser-known gems — carefully chosen to illuminate the points made in the text. • Features on major schools and movements to explore and explain their stylistic trademarks, characteristics, and favored subjects. Art: A Visual History is a knowledgeable, thought-provoking, and accessible tour of the creators of Western art.

Art, Second Edition: A Visual History (DK Ultimate Guides)

History & Criticism

Discover a new approach to exploring the lives of 50 major painters in "Great Artists". Using detailed annotation of key works as wells as other contemporary images, the guide provides insights into the creative genius of artists from Michelangelo to Matisse, Canaletto to Klee, and Hogarth to Hopper. The visual approach of the guide is complemented by authoritative text that highlights important events in each artist's life, explains their techniques and stylistic trademarks, and outlines their personal development and intentions. The book's generous size and reproduction enable you to appreciate the fascinating detail of each work, while the detailed annotation highlights the particular features - such as hidden symbolism or distinctive brushwork - that distinguishing each artist's work. Arranged chronologically, "Great Artists" looks at how the artistic development of individual artists led to the creation of distinct schools and movements, such as Cezanne and Post-Impressionism, and Picasso Cubism. Images and influences that were inspirational to the artists are also featured, providing a clearer understanding of what helped to shape each work.

Great Artists (Annotated Guides)

History

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd.

Presenting a series of innovative visual manuals on a wide variety of popular subjects, these richly illustrated companions offers detailed cutaway views, maps, specially commissioned photographs, informative captions, and a fact-filled text as they cover the basics of different topics of interest.

Art (Eyewitness Companions)

DK Pub.

Provides a close-up look at forty-five important artworks from the world's greatest artists, furnishing biographical notes on each artist, a detailed analysis of each work, and a study of artistic technique, style, and symbolism.

Art Explained: The World's Greatest Paintings Explored and Explained (Annotated Guides)

DK ADULT

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Art: A Field Guide

The Colour Eye

Just Look . . . A Book about Paintings

Learning to Look: Velazquez, Fra Angelico, Canaletto, Pollock

Learning to Look: Velazquez, Fra Angelico, Canaletto, Pollock

Just imagine: Ideas in painting

Art, Second Edition: A Visual History (DK Ultimate Guides)

Great Artists (Annotated Guides)

Art (Eyewitness Companions)

Art Explained: The World's Greatest Paintings Explored and Explained (Annotated Guides)