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How to Read a Modern Painting: Understanding and Enjoying the Modern Masters: Understanding and Enjoying 20th Century Art (Hardcover)

by Jon Thompson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson (1 Feb 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0500286434
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500286432
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 artistâs use of media and symbolism to help the reader unlock the paintingâs meaning. The book also offers biographical information on all the featured artists.


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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Art, 15 Oct 2009
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This will be really useful as I am just beginning a history of Art degree.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting view of modern painters, 24 May 2009
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Book gives a good overview of modern painting. The discussions of the different paintings present interesting views and insights in the development of art.
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