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How to read paintings. Nadeije Laneyrie-Dagen ; with Philippe Dagen and Pierre Wat ; [translator, Richard Elliott].

Title
How to read paintings. 2, The secrets of the artist's studio / Nadeije Laneyrie-Dagen ; with Philippe Dagen and Pierre Wat ; [translator, Richard Elliott].
Author
Laneyrie-Dagen, Nadeije
Publication
[Edinburgh] : Chambers, c2005.

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Additional Authors
  • Dagen, Philippe.
  • Wat, Pierre.
Description
239 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.); 25 cm.
Summary
This book explores the context within which artists from the Middle Ages to the present day have worked. Major works of art are analysed from the perspective of their creators, providing valuable insights into the working methods, teniques and secrets of such influential figures as Botticelli, Rodin and Picasso. [back cover].
Series Statement
Chambers arts library
Uniform Title
  • Lire la peinture 2. English
  • Chambers arts library.
Alternative Title
  • Lire la peinture 2.
  • Secrets of the artist's studio
Subject
  • Painting > Appreciation
  • Painting > Themes, motives
Note
  • Translated from French.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language (note)
  • Translated from the French.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The age of the workshop: 14th-15th centuries – The age of the genius: 16th century -- The illustrious academies: 17th and 18th centuries – Salon stalwarts and ‘refuses’: 19th Century – The age of the avant-garde: 20th century
ISBN
0550101896 (pbk.)
OCLC
61260120
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library