{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-themes-and-subjects-in-painting","title":"Encyclopedia of Themes and Subjects in Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Wear and tear. Foxing and tanning. Slight staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eEncyclopedia of Themes and Subjects in Painting\u003c\/em\u003e is a specialized art reference work created to help readers understand the stories, symbols, and subjects that appear throughout Western art. Rather than focusing on artists alone, the book explores the meanings behind recurring themes in painting—particularly mythological, biblical, historical, literary, allegorical, and cultural subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eAs described on the back cover, the encyclopedia addresses questions often encountered in galleries and museums: Who are the figures represented in a scene? What story is being depicted? Why were particular symbols important? Such reference works help decode visual narratives that might otherwise be unfamiliar to modern audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eArranged alphabetically and illustrated with examples from major artworks, the volume serves as both an educational guide and an interpretive tool. Subjects range across classical mythology, religious traditions, historical events, and literary references that shaped centuries of Western painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eBooks of this type appeal not only to art historians and students but also to museum visitors and general readers seeking a deeper understanding of artistic symbolism and cultural context. By connecting imagery with meaning, they transform paintings from visual objects into stories rich with historical and intellectual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOakmont Books | Rare, Pre-owned, Special Interest \u0026amp; Hard To Find Books | Non-Fiction | Australia \u0026amp; worldwide | Online\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakmont Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52549662834964,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/2153\/7812\/files\/encyclopedia-of-themes-and-subjects-in-painting-2261347.jpg?v=1779944167","url":"https:\/\/www.oakmontbooks.com.au\/products\/encyclopedia-of-themes-and-subjects-in-painting","provider":"Oakmont Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}