Easy to Understand Greek and Roman Mythology Paintings Revised Edition (Easy to Understand Series)

This book presents a selection of popular mythological themes from Western paintings by artists past and present, presented with color illustrations and humorous text. Enjoy deepening your knowledge of Western art and culture. It provides a simple analysis of the stories that inspired the scenes and how they are expressed in the works. It highlights key attributes (signatures and characteristics) that can be applied to similar works. This book is a revised version of "Easy-to-Understand Greek and Roman Mythological Paintings," published in March 2006, with an expanded frontispiece and revised and expanded Chapter 6.