Publication date 21/9/21 Book 240 Pages
Synopsis
Discover the secrets, mysteries, hidden meanings and stories behind famous works of art. A book full of surprises, discoveries, forgotten treasures and lost tales, The Secrets of Art takes us on a journey through the art world’s mysteries to reveal that works of art are not always what they seem. A long-lost medieval masterpiece unearthed in the Tower of London. A secret message that only an elite few can read encoded in a painting. A glimpse of a ghostly image beneath the surface of a portrait. The intriguing stories of these works, and many more, are brought to life by author, historian and art detective Debra N. Mancoff, as she reveals secret symbols used by Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer and Caravaggio, uncovers layers of meaning in paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali, and provides insight into works by Frida Kahlo, Kara Walker and Marina Abramović. Drawing upon the findings of advanced technology, new research, scientific analysis and old-fashioned curiosity, The Secrets of Art unveils the layers of meaning beneath the surfaces of great works of art in a collection of tales that are fully based in fact but are as fascinating as fiction.
My Review
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and learnt so much from it. I loved the pictures of the artwork selected . They were very clear and very beautiful. Then each photo of the art work areas were highlighted and zoomed in to look in detail with descriptions of why the artists had added this detail. Also why sections where painted over as the artists changed their minds using some of arts latest science to discover interesting details. I loved learning about there different techniques, styles and if they were influenced by other artists. The layout really made this book brilliant. The sections are colour coded making it really easy to navigate through. The text supporting each piece of artwork showed it was well researched and wrote. I appreciate art but am not an artist or well read on the subject and it seemed as if this book had been wrote just for me helping me understand the artists thought processes while producing the wonderful piece of artwork. There was a vast and diverse choice of pieces to view in this book. I really enjoyed its diversity. I especially enjoyed reading about the Banksy at the end of the book the picture that was shredded at the end of the auction. So much praise to the author and publishing team for bringing us such a wonderful and insightful book helping readers enjoy and understand a diverse range of artwork.
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Amazon UK £17.60
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