This week, we feature an inspiring collection of essays on the virtue of temperance and an invaluable resource for those wanting to learn about traditional art.
‘How to Read a Painting: Lessons From the Old Masters’
By Patrick De Rynck
Classics
‘How to Read a Painting: Lessons From the Old Masters’
By Patrick De RynckIn these “lessons from the old masters,” Patrick De Rynck gives us a tour of paintings from the late 13th to the early 19th centuries. Aware that many today are unfamiliar with the classical and Christian traditions which inspired these artists, Mr. De Rynck provides invaluable explanations of the meanings and symbols in their work. He analyzes some 180 paintings, with each accompanied by panels detailing specific points. An excellent and attractive resource for all who wish to better understand art.
