A straightforward guide to understanding famous works of art
A straightforward guide to understanding famous works of art: Why exactly did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel with such powerful frescoes, or why are there so many self-portraits by Rembrandt van Rijn? What is behind the secret of the Terracotta Army or what makes a print with a can of Tomato Soup by Andy Warhol so special? This book provides straightforward and clear answers to 100 fascinating and seemingly simple questions. If you've ever admired a work of art in a museum and wondered what on earth it meant, then this is your book...
