The Secrets of Art: Uncovering the Mysteries and Messages of Great Works of Art

by Mancoff, Debra N.
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ISBN: 9780711248748
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A long lost medieval masterpiece is found beneath a layer of lime wash in the Tower of London. A secret message that only an elite few can read is encoded in a painting. In a portrait a duchess wears a gown that promotes her husband's policies and power in the guise of her style. The stories of these works, and many more, come to life in The Secrets of Art: Hidden Messages, Meanings and Symbols in Art, a book that takes us on a lively journey through the art world's mysteries and discoveries to reveal that works of art are not always what they seem. Drawing upon the findings of new technology, archival research, scientific analysis and old-fashioned curiosity, The Secrets of Art unveils the layers of meaning beneath the surfaces of well-known masterpieces in a collection of tales that are fully based in fact but are as fascinating as fiction.
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Mancoff, Debra N.
  • ISBN: 9780711248748
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.80 x 1.20
  • Number Of Pages: 240
  • Publication Year: 2021
Language: English

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