{"product_id":"great-art-explained-the-stories-behind-the-worlds-greatest-masterpieces","title":"Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World's Greatest Masterpieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy James Payne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"James Payne's YouTube Channel \"Great Art Explained\" gained a huge and appreciative worldwide audience. This beautifully put-together book is simply the best introduction to the lifelong pleasure and rewards of looking at pictures since Gombrich. An instant classic.\" —Stephen Fry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt appreciation made accessible, relevant and entertaining; writer, curator, and YouTube sensation James Payne demystifies great works of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the popular and enormously successful YouTube channel of the same name, \u003cem\u003eGreat Art Explained\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most iconic paintings and sculptures, proving that there's more to art than just watching paint dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt can be thrilling, and resonate on a deep personal level. It is how you view the work, place it in context and understand its history that makes an artwork truly come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh approach to a classic subject, James Payne's no-nonsense analysis sheds new light on 30 masterpieces from around the globe and reveals what makes them truly timeless works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter delves into not only the art itself but also the artist's life, as well as the work’s place in their wider oeuvre; in other words, what makes it \"great.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Hilma af Klint's occult altarpieces to Claude Monet's \u003cem\u003eWater Lilies\u003c\/em\u003e, Botticelli's \u003cem\u003eThe Birth of Venus\u003c\/em\u003e to Georgia O'Keeffe's\u003cem\u003e Jimson Weed\u003c\/em\u003e, each artwork is explored with clarity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003eThames \u0026amp; Hudson, 2025\u003cbr\u003e8.6 x 10 inches\u003cbr\u003eISBN 9780500025956\u003cbr\u003eArt History\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55384164696232,"sku":"9780500025956","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/8594\/files\/61MTenZ-x5L._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1775151632","url":"https:\/\/neue-galerie-design-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/great-art-explained-the-stories-behind-the-worlds-greatest-masterpieces","provider":"Neue Galerie Design Shop \u0026 Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}