Why Does an Artist Need Details? Cherries, Doves, Roses, and Other Symbols

Why did Da Vinci paint the lady with an ermine? What is the secret meaning of the crane in Raphael's painting? What does the almond mean in Vincent Van Gogh's famous masterpiece?
The new book by the art historian and bestselling... author "Why Does an Artist Need Details? Cherries, Doves, Roses, and Other Symbols" will help answer these and other questions about the symbols in the works of great artists. Thanks to the clearly structured information presented in alphabetical order, all facts are remembered so easily that anyone who reads this book will be able to recall the meanings of the symbols during a visit to a museum. Color illustrations will allow readers to immediately see how the plots are built in the works of great artists, decode the symbols, and become true experts in painting.
This edition will be a real assistant for everyone who is just beginning to immerse themselves in art, as well as for those who already know a lot but would like to enrich their knowledge. Reading this book will undoubtedly leave you spellbound, opening up a world of masterpieces filled with deep meaning!