A review by maketeaa
Looking at Pictures by Susan Woodford

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

a really fantastic introduction to art history! comparing and contrasting famous examples, woodford takes us through the various elements of painting and provides a guide on how they can be interpreted. she demonstrates a critical eye for technique and symbolism and makes such an eye accessible to her readers to pursue beyond her work afterwards. the last two chapters, especially her worked examples of wolfflin's principles in analysing baroque and renaissance art, were particularly informative, and coupled with the rest of the book is a great starting point for anyone wanting to impress their friends at an art gallery lol!!!