{"product_id":"great-art-explained","title":"Great Art Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"James Payne's YouTube Channel \"Great Art Explained\" gained a huge and appreciative worldwide audience. This beautifully put-together book is simply the best introduction to the lifelong pleasure and rewards of looking at pictures since Gombrich. An instant classic.\" -- Stephen Fry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the popular and enormously successful YouTube channel of the same name, \u003cem\u003eGreat Art Explained\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most iconic paintings and sculptures, proving that there's more to art than just watching paint dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt can be thrilling, and resonate on a deep personal level. It is how you view the work, place it in context and understand its history that makes an artwork truly come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fresh approach to a classic subject, James Payne's no-nonsense analysis sheds new light on 30 masterpieces from around the globe and reveals what makes them truly timeless works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter delves into not only the art itself but also the artist's life, as well as the work's place in their wider oeuvre; in other words, what makes it \"great.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Hilma af Klint's occult altarpieces to Claude Monet's \u003cem\u003eWater Lilies\u003c\/em\u003e, Botticelli's \u003cem\u003eThe Birth of Venus\u003c\/em\u003e to Georgia O'Keeffe's \u003cem\u003eJimson Weed\u003c\/em\u003e, each artwork is explored with clarity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this book promises to deepen your appreciation and enrich your understanding of some of the world's greatest treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621279400179,"sku":"9780500025956","price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/7432\/5312\/files\/imageloader_aa971c6f-d1eb-43b2-bfe8-c72c74eae91c.jpg?v=1790941103","url":"https:\/\/letterpressplay.com\/en-ca\/products\/great-art-explained","provider":"Letterpress PLAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}