Mary Acton describes the elements of composition, space, form, tone and colour, that make up a picture, and discusses the importance of subject matter and the original function and setting of a picture in appreciating its visual meanings. She includes discussion of a wide range of artists, from the 15th century to the present, and a glossary of critical and technical terms.
This is a critique of works of art dating from the early fifteenth century through to modern installations. Suggesting a series of questions to ask when looking at a painting this will help develop a critical understanding of art.
This is a critique of works of art dating from the early fifteenth century through to modern installations. Suggesting a series of questions to ask when looking at a painting this will help develop a critical understanding of art.