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This rudimentary, nonacademic guide by Carr-Gomm (founder of Art History Abroad, which organizes educational courses in Europe) identifies an amalgamation of symbols and attributes in 75 "key paintings." These well-known paintings date from the Renaissance to the early 20th century and are organized into five thematic chapters. Each receives a standard two-page treatment a large reproduction (often poorly contrasted), a large-type introductory paragraph on the subject and artist, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More