Description
Book SynopsisAn approachable guide to Old Master painting from a new perspective that offers a simple aid to looking, demystifying the often obscure strategies of the greatest painters of all time.
Trade Review'An illuminating, down-to-earth guide to the Old Masters – one which will have readers itching to get down to the National Gallery to put this new way of seeing into action' - Tatler
'A thought-provoking and gorgeously illustrated book, striking the right balance between technical knowledge and accessibility' - The Lady
'Go along to an art gallery – and take a look again' - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London
'Brilliant … Read this and, next time you’re at an exhibition, you’ll sound like you know your art from your elbow' - Daily Mail
Table of ContentsForeword and notes on usage • Introduction: A New Way of Seeing the Old • 1. Art as Honesty • 2. Art as Philosophy • 3. Art as Drama • 4. Art as Beauty • 5. Art as Horror • 6. Art as Paradox • 7. Art as Folly • 8. Art as Vision
