Encyclopaedia Of Themes And Subjects In Painting

Nearly 400 of the subjects that recur most frequently in Western art - most of them mythological or religious - are arranged alphabetically and are concisely explained. Every subject is illustrated by a major work from a public gallery.

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Contains examples of paintings from all periods and movements, and includes brief biographies of outstanding painters.

"Traces the evolution of modern primitive art and looks at the lives and works of more than 800 artists".