{"product_id":"great-art-explained-james-payne-9780500025956","title":"Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World's Greatest Masterpieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on the enormously popular 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 what meets the eye. Art can be thrilling, if you give it a chance. It is how you view a piece, place it in context, and understand its history that makes an artwork truly come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fresh approach to a classic subject, author James Payne's compelling narratives shed new light on thirty different masterpieces from around the globe and reveal what makes them truly timeless works of art. Payne delves not only into the artwork itself but also into the artist's life, the cultural, artistic, and societal influences around them, as well as the artwork's place in their wider oeuvre; in other words, what makes it \"great.\" From Hilma af Klint's occult altarpieces to Claude Monet's \u003cem\u003eWater Lilies\u003c\/em\u003e, Botticelli's \u003cem\u003eBirth of Venus\u003c\/em\u003e to Georgia O'Keeffe's \u003cem\u003eJimson Weed\u003c\/em\u003e, each artwork is explored with clarity and passion. Opening up the world of art to a wider audience with its masterful storytelling, this book is also illustrated in sumptuous full color throughout, allowing readers to experience the artistry in exquisite detail. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, \u003cem\u003eGreat Art Explained\u003c\/em\u003e promises to deepen your appreciation and enrich your understanding of some of the world's greatest works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Payne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0500025959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500025956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"James Payne","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962016747775,"sku":"9780500025956","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a3455371-6e2e-423f-8e8b-bd88c77ec3bc.jpg?v=1750649063","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/great-art-explained-james-payne-9780500025956","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}