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Historia del arte

El lenguaje secreto de los símbolos y las figuras de la pintura universal

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This informative reference decodes over 500 key figures, themes, events, and symbols in influential Western paintings, making it an ideal companion for art lovers, gallery goers, and students. It reveals the messages that famous painters aimed to convey through their works. Beautifully illustrated with 75 masterpieces, the book covers five main topics: Classical Myth and Legend; the Bible and the Life of Christ; Saints and Their Miracles; History, Literature, and the Arts; and Symbols and Allegories, analyzing works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Each chapter features a portfolio of images and in-depth commentary on representative figures and symbols. Notable works analyzed include Botticelli’s *Venus and Mars*, Caravaggio’s *The Young Bacchus*, Bruegel’s *The Fall of the Rebel Angels*, da Vinci’s *Virgin and Child with Saint Anne*, Rembrandt’s *The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicholaes Tulp*, and Picasso’s *Guernica*. Additionally, a thematic directory of figures and symbols and a reference list for further investigation are included, enhancing the reader's understanding of the rich tapestry of art history.

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Historia del arte, Sarah Carr-Gomm

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Publicado en
2010
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(Tapa blanda),
Estado del libro
Bueno
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15,99 €

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Título
Historia del arte
Subtítulo
El lenguaje secreto de los símbolos y las figuras de la pintura universal
Idioma
Español
Editorial
Blume
Publicado en
2010
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
256
ISBN10
8480768541
ISBN13
9788480768542
Serie
Descripción
This informative reference decodes over 500 key figures, themes, events, and symbols in influential Western paintings, making it an ideal companion for art lovers, gallery goers, and students. It reveals the messages that famous painters aimed to convey through their works. Beautifully illustrated with 75 masterpieces, the book covers five main topics: Classical Myth and Legend; the Bible and the Life of Christ; Saints and Their Miracles; History, Literature, and the Arts; and Symbols and Allegories, analyzing works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Each chapter features a portfolio of images and in-depth commentary on representative figures and symbols. Notable works analyzed include Botticelli’s *Venus and Mars*, Caravaggio’s *The Young Bacchus*, Bruegel’s *The Fall of the Rebel Angels*, da Vinci’s *Virgin and Child with Saint Anne*, Rembrandt’s *The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicholaes Tulp*, and Picasso’s *Guernica*. Additionally, a thematic directory of figures and symbols and a reference list for further investigation are included, enhancing the reader's understanding of the rich tapestry of art history.