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It is easy to admire the beauty of great works of art, but more difficult to understand the precise significance, which is disguised in symbols. "The Secret Language of Art" provides the key. It is divided by theme into five chapters, including: Classic Myth and Legend; The Bible and the Life of Christ; Saints and their Miracles; History; and, Literature and the Arts. Each chapter opens with a collection on some of the most famous paintings, each accompanied by an illuminating commentary and an analysis of its most significant figures and symbols. The second part of each chapter comprises of a thematic directory to figures and symbols and interspersed with illustrated feature panels - it is the ideal companion for all art lovers, gallery goers and students of art history.
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Sarah Carr-Gomm studied History of Art at the University of East Anglia and took an MA in the Renaissanceat Birbeck College, University of London. She was head of Art History at Mander Portman Woodward college, one of London's leading tutorial colleges, from 1976 until 1988. In 1983 she founded Art History Abroad, a company which organises educational courses in Europe. Jennifer Speake, M.Phil. (Oxon), author of the commentaries in chapters two and three, is a writer, editor and lexicographer. Her publications include The Dent Dictionary of Symbols in Christian Art and The Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (with Thomas G. Bergin).
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Reference Classic: Secret Language of Art
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Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 10: 1844838595
ISBN 13: 9781844838592
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR003445020
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The Secret Language of Art (Revised Edition)
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Duncan Baird Publishers, 2009
ISBN 10: 1844838595
ISBN 13: 9781844838592
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Softcover. Condición: Very Good. No markings, annotations or inscriptions. Pages tight and clean. Robust pictorial card covers with front and rear flaps. Some minor creasing to spine, but overall in fine condition with no damage. Revised edition, 2009, with additional commentary by Jennifer Speake. 256pp, with colour illustrations throughout. Nº de ref. del artículo: 694
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Reference Classic: Secret Language of Art
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Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 10: 1844838595
ISBN 13: 9781844838592
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