Book
How to read a modern painting : lessons from the modern masters / Jon Thompson. --
Record details
- ISBN: 081094944X (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780810949447 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 400 p. : col. ill.
- Publisher: New York : Abrams, 2006.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-380) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 42.50 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Painting, Modern > 19th century. Painting, Modern > 20th century. Art appreciation. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 750.11 Tho | 31681002612455 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible, practical guide, author and instructor Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each paintingâs meaning.
Beginning with the Barbizon school and the Realist movement of the mid-19th century and continuing through the 1980s avant-garde, artists including Bonnard, Basquiat, Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas, Warhol, and Whistler are featured. Thompson describes each artistâs use of media and symbolism and provides insightful biographical information. A natural companion to Abramsâ How to Read a Painting, this book is a vibrant, informative trip through one of art historyâs most compelling periods. Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible, practical guide, author and instructor Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each paintingâs meaning.
Beginning with the Barbizon school and the Realist movement of the mid-19th century and continuing through the 1980s avant-garde, artists including Bonnard, Basquiat, Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas, Warhol, and Whistler are featured. Thompson describes each artistâs use of media and symbolism and provides insightful biographical information. A natural companion to Abramsâ How to Read a Painting, this book is a vibrant, informative trip through one of art historyâs most compelling periods.
