Art Unpacked: 50 Works of Art: Uncovered, Explored, Explained

by Matthew Wilson

Overview

A down-to-earth, visual guidebook that shows how to “read,” understand, and get the most out of art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780500025673
Publisher:	Thames & Hudson
Publication date:	12/05/2023
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Matthew Wilson is an art historian, educator, and writer. He has written for numerous publications and media on art and culture and is an examination specialist in art history. He is the author of Symbols in Art and The Hidden Language of Symbols.

Editorial Reviews

"Juxtaposing the famous with the lesser known and the Western with the Eastern, Wilson expertly illuminates technical details without losing sight of art's visceral pleasures. Enriched by lush color reproductions on every page, it's an excellent resource for those looking to get the most out of their next trip to the museum."— Publishers Weekly

"[A] stunner . . . It reproduces artworks—some famous and some not—and then annotates them. The text tells us about the materials used, constraints under which each piece was produced and differences between how they were originally appreciated and how they are now."— Star Tribune

"Wilson visually dissects each work, strongly emphasizing the elements of art and formal analysis. He then continues to masterfully and concisely present the context and history of the work so that readers understand its function and purpose."— Choice

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