TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thompson,Jon
TI  - How to read a modern painting: understanding and enjoying the modern masters 
SN  - 9780810949447
AV  - ND 190 .T52 2006
PY  - 2006///
CY  - New York
PB  - Abrams
KW  - Painting, Modern
KW  - 19th century
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Art appreciation
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-380) and index
N2  - Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible, practical guide, author and instructor Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each painting's meaning. Beginning with the Barbizon school and the Realist movement of the mid-19th century and continuing through the 1980s avant-garde, artists including Bonnard, Basquiat, Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas, Warhol, and Whistler are featured. Thompson describes each artist's use of media and symbolism and provides insightful biographical information. A natural companion to Abrams' "How to Read a Painting," this book is a vibrant, informative trip through one of art history's most compelling periods
ER  -