What Great Artworks Say (Looking at Art)

What Great Artworks Say uncovers the hidden messages and subtle details of some of the world's most famous works of art. By looking at the history of the artist, the techniques, customs and influences at the time, this book opens up the deeper meaning of more than fifteen essential works of art.

Artworks include:
• Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh
• Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci
• The Art of Painting by Vermeer
• Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai
• A bar at the Folies-Bergère by Manet
• The Scream by Munch
• ... and many more.