Hidden Symbols in Art - The Illustrated Decoder of Symbols and Figures in Western Painting by Sarah Carr-Gomm
Hidden Symbols in Art:-Is an informative, and easy-to-guide to the mythological, religious, historic, literary, and symbolic traditions which have inspired artists from all ages, and continue to inspire today.-Provides detailed commentaries on 75 great paintings-as well as illuminating analyses of more than 500 individual figures, symbols, and allegories from 700 years of artistic creation.-Gives essential information on the characters, both real and imagined, whose lives and stories inspired centuries of artists-from Apollo, Zeus, and their fellow Olympian gods and goddesses to Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, the apostles, and the saints.-Includes fascinating feature panels, illustrated with details from great works of art, explaining how to interpret a wide range of artistic themes, from the nine Muses to the Seven Deadly Sins.-Concludes with a reference list of specific paintings cited or illustrated in the book, with details of the museum or gallery in which they may be seen.
This hardcover book is in very good condition with minor imperfections to the dust jacket. Pages in very good condition. ISBN 10: 0847824020 / ISBN 13: 9780847824021
Publisher: Rizzoli
Publication Date: 2001
