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Choosing ten symbols from the natural world (the sun, the shell, the bird) and ten manmade (the window, the book, the mirror), Fran oise BarbeGall illuminates our understanding of how these have been used and developed in art from the fifteenth to the twentyfirst century, with sixtyeight wonderfully vivid examples.Painting has always made abundant use of forms and objects to convey abstract ideas: love, hope for eternal life, loyalty or betrayal. These recurring motifs, which were familiar to many in the past, have mostly become mysterious to the audiences of today. Today's artlover will have to learn to look out for all the small things that can so easily seem like unimportant details, or simply decoration. But a flower, a reflection in a mirror or a bird in flight nearly always mean more than they first appear to.From Holbein's apple of knowledge to the black cat at the foot of Manet's Olympia, from Magritte's mysterious candles to Georgia O'Keeffe's flowers, this book shows how each work makes use of the language of symbols in an original and more meaningful way.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'How to Understand a Painting: Decoding Symbols in Art'? A: The book focuses on decoding symbols used in art from the natural and man-made world, exploring how these symbols convey abstract ideas and emotions in artworks from the fifteenth to the twenty-first century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Françoise Barbe-Gall.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 26, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about various symbols in art and how to interpret their meanings, enhancing their appreciation for the details in paintings.
- Q: Does this book include examples of artwork? A: Yes, the book includes sixty-eight vivid examples of artworks that utilize symbolism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art appreciation? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it aims to illuminate the understanding of symbols in art, making complex ideas more accessible.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Criticism.