Omega Plus publishes the Art Appreciation Tools book series, from the Thames & Hudson brand - one of the world's oldest and most prestigious art publishers.
The books are printed in full color on high-quality paper with many vivid, historical, rare illustrations taken from reputable sources, helping readers explore art in a more engaging and pleasing way.
The book series includes 3 books: Key Moments of Art, To Understand Art and Viewing Paintings.
Pivotal moments of art
A concise chronicle of Western art, Lee Cheshire's Key Moments in Art , translated by Pham Ut Quyen, explores 50 days, or 50 of the most important moments, that have had a profound impact on the flow of art history over the past 500 years from the Renaissance to the present.
The author recounts and analyzes the moments when world-famous works are revealed for the first time; when encounters spur artists to create exciting new styles; when landmark performances occur or revolutionary exhibitions take place.
Cover of the book "Key Moments of Art" (Photo: Omega Plus).
The book also recounts the thefts, the fights, the lawsuits, the tense auctions - from the time the Mona Lisa was stolen to when Vincent van Gogh's Portrait of Dr Gachet became the most expensive painting ever sold.
With entertaining and memorable storytelling, and notes at the end of each event, the work takes readers on a journey through the people and places that shaped the destiny of Western art.
Through this, readers will experience the path that Western art has taken so far, while also reinforcing the definition of art.
Author Lee Cheshire is a writer and senior editor at the Tate museum chain with over 10 years of experience and expertise in visual arts.
He joined the art magazine Tate Etc. and edited a special edition of the magazine marking the expansion of Tate Modern .
He also owns two books on art history that have been enthusiastically received by readers.
To understand art
With over 100 illustrations, Understanding Art by Janetta Rebold Benton provides a clear and concise overview of the fundamentals of every visual art form.
The book equips readers with the necessary tools to enhance their ability to perceive and appreciate works of art.
Cover of the book "To understand art" (Photo: Omega Plus).
The author explores how artists use the basic elements of art such as color, line, composition, light, space, style; guiding readers on how to reflect and analyze when enjoying art.
In addition, their experimental methods with materials, techniques, the reasons why artists follow their own styles and choose their subjects, the purpose and meaning of those subjects are also explained in the book.
In particular, To Understand Art takes the example of 6 typical artists in the history of Western art, revealing 6 extremely different artistic paths, dissecting the living environment and artistic creation, unique style and legacy left by each person.
Author Janetta Rebold Benton is an art historian, distinguished professor of art history at Pace University (New York, USA), with many years of experience lecturing at the Smithsonian Institution and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She is the author of 10 books on art history, several of which have been translated into many languages around the world.
View picture
Viewing the Paintings by author Susan Woodford focuses on analyzing the origin, design and subject matter of over 100 paintings from different periods and lands.
The book helps readers enjoy the process of viewing paintings and appreciate the complex and subtle nature hidden beneath their fascinating surfaces.
The work not only introduces common themes in painting but also explores how many artists approach and handle them in unique ways.
At the same time, Viewing Paintings addresses the technical problems that artists face in the process of creating works.
Cover of the book "Viewing Pictures" (Photo: Omega Plus).
With an engaging writing style, the author raises questions that challenge seemingly taken-for-granted views, helping readers "look closely" and hone their aesthetic sense when analyzing or comparing works, based on explanations of form, space, meaning of the work and the artist's qualities.
With Xem Tranh , readers have in hand a powerful tool to confidently approach and enjoy masterpieces of painting around the world.
Author Susan Woodford received her BA from Harvard University and her MA and PhD from Columbia University.
She currently lives and works in the UK, teaching art history and giving lecture series at the British Museum.
In addition to her academic research articles, she is also the author of several books for general readers and was the winner of the 2003 Criticos Prize.
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