Annotated Art

Explore 45 of the world's favourite masterpieces with an expert. Robert Cumming, Chairman of Christies Education, London, sets out to unravel the symbols and hidden messages of art by using detailed annotation to offer a deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of the world's favourite paintings. He answers all the common questions about these paintings, from Botticelli "The Birth of Venus" to Picasso's "Guernica", explains the artist's techniques and intentions, and clarifies the meaning of obscure subjects to bring them to life for a modern audience.