How to Look at a Painting

Overview

In this engaging, award-winning book, an acclaimed art writer journeys through centuries of the painted world—from the luscious fruit of Italy's Caravaggio to the lonely landscapes of New Zealand's Rita Angus, the dazzling panoramas of America's Lari Pittman and the mysterious "tombstones" of Japanese artist On Kawara.

Author Biography

Justin Paton is a New Zealand writer, art critic and curator, currently based in Sydney, Australia. He is curator of international art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the author of many art catalogues. His book How to Look at a Painting was adapted into a 12-episode television series by TVNZ. Justin Paton is the curator of contemporary art at Dunedin Public Art Gallery and the winner of the 2006 Montana New Zealand Book Award.