How to read paintings 2
Subtitle: the secrets of the artist's studio
By: Nadeije Laneyrie-Dagen ; with Philippe Dagen and Pierre Wat
Contributors: Dagen, Philippe; Wat, Pierre
Series: Chambers arts library; Chambers arts library
Publisher: Chambers
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
Copyright date: 2005
Subjects: Painting; Appreciation; Themes, motives
Work titles: Lire la peinture 2.
Description: 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].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 239) and index.

Translated from the French.