The distinguishing feature of this book is the interactive presentation. Armed with a mobile phone, you can uncover the masterpieces of great creators through QR codes that complement the author's descriptions.
This convenient and compact guide to paintings contains ciphers that artists have left for future generations! Here you will find not just the author's musings on the main world masterpieces: on the pages you will discover cause-and-effect relationships, immerse yourself in the historical context, and learn the personal stories of the artists.
The book is divided into four parts: still life, landscape, portrait, and the most famous masterpieces in art, which have not previously been viewed in such a mysterious light. Thanks to the structured and concise text, the author of the book - Elena Legran - literally unravels the tangle of symbols, motives, meanings, and colors that artists embedded in their works. Furthermore, the book will be a wonderful addition if you are already familiar with publications such as "Understand Why This Is a Masterpiece" by Françoise Barbe-Gall, "The Essentials of Art History" by Susie Hodge, and "What Did the Artist Want to Say?" by Alina Nikonova. Don't miss the opportunity to learn how to uncover all the most secret things right now!