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    Understanding Paintings: Bible Stories and Classical Myths in Art (Paperback) By (author) Patrick de Rynck

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    Short Description for Understanding Paintings For centuries, Bible stories and ancient Greek and Roman mythology were the main subjects of Western art. This book explores the roots of Western civilization. It introduces the reader to the best-known stories from the Bible and mythology. It presents a selection of masterpieces by some of the worlds greatest painters.
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    Title
    Understanding Paintings
    Subtitle
    Bible Stories and Classical Myths in Art
    Authors and contributors
    By (author) Patrick de Rynck
    Physical properties
    Format: Paperback
    Number of pages: 360
    Width: 170 mm
    Height: 240 mm
    Thickness: 255 mm
    Weight: 1,020 g
    Audience
    General/trade
    Language
    English
    ISBN
    ISBN 13: 9780500287897
    ISBN 10: 0500287899
    Classifications
    BISAC category code: ART035000
    BIC subject category: AFC
    Dewey: 704.9484
    Nielsen BookScan Product Class: T1.1
    BISAC category code: ART000000
    Illustrations note
    723 colour illustrations
    Publisher
    Thames & Hudson Ltd
    Imprint name
    Thames & Hudson Ltd
    Publication date
    11 May 2009
    Publication City/Country
    London/GB
    Main description
    Looks specifically at Bible stories and Greek and Roman mythology, including the works of masters such as Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Goya, Poussin and Titian, among many others. Explores the roots of Western civilisation, with info on stories such as Achilles, Adam & Eve, Hannibal, Icarus and the Holy Virgin.