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Closer Look: Still Life
Erika Langmuir
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Description for Closer Look: Still Life
Paperback. Examines the special fascination of still life, and what distinguishes it from other categories of painting. The author discusses its evolution from the trompe l'oeil wall paintings of antiquity, through its revival in the age of Caravaggio and Velazquez, and again in the works of Cezanne and Picasso. Series: A Closer Look. Num Pages: 96 pages, 890 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AGC; AGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 148 x 7. Weight in Grams: 222.
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What is still life? We are familiar with the objects portrayed but have difficulty explaining the essence of this popular art form. Erika Langmuir examines the special fascination of still life, and what distinguishes it from other categories of painting. She discusses its evolution from the trompe l’oeil wall paintings of antiquity, through its revival in the age of Caravaggio and Velázquez, and again in the works of Cézanne and Picasso. Originally published as Pocket Guide Still Life, this eloquent survey benefits from a wider format, new reproductions, and updated references.
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Product Details
Publisher
National Gallery Company Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
A Closer Look
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857095005
SKU
V9781857095005
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Ref
99-2
About Erika Langmuir
Erika Langmuir, OBE, was Head of Education at the National Gallery (1988–1995), and held the Chair of Art History at the Open University. Other books include The National Gallery Companion Guide.
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