<p>Information and Practical Advice on Becoming a Collector, Looking After a Collection. Buying and Selling. 118 illustrations. Illustrations before each chapter. 224 pages with appendix and index. 9.75 x 7 inches. 1984, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA</p>

Christie's Guide to Collecting

Robert Cumming

PRENTICE/HALL

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....

Children's Books

VIKING CHILDREN\\\\\'S BOOKS

<p>Through an examination and analysis of great paintings of the past, the various elements used by artists are explored.</p>

Just Imagine: Ideas in Painting

Arts, Music & Photography

Atheneum

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

The Lutterworth Press

Explore 45 of the world's favourite masterpieces with an expert. Robert Cumming, Chairman of Christies Education, London, sets out to unravel the symbols and hidden messages of art by using detailed annotation to offer a deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of the world's favourite paintings. He answers all the common questions about these paintings, from Botticelli "The Birth of Venus" to Picasso's "Guernica", explains the artist's techniques and intentions, and clarifies the meaning of obscure subjects to bring them to life for a modern audience.

Annotated Art (Annotated Guides)

Arts & Photography

Dorling, Kindersley

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

DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Annotated Art

History & Criticism

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd.

Bookmart Ltd

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