The Vexations of Art

Now available in paperbackA major art historian reflects on a great tradition of European painting."The Vexations of Art is an engrossing, passionate attempt to re-engage with painting as a mode of thought at a time when 'it is not clear in what form the resource of painting-for surely painting has [...]
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Now available in paperbackA major art historian reflects on a great tradition of European painting."The Vexations of Art is an engrossing, passionate attempt to re-engage with painting as a mode of thought at a time when 'it is not clear in what form the resource of painting-for surely painting has been a singular resource of the greater European culture-will continue."-Jackie Wullschlager, Financial Times"[A] fascinating book that will surely generate discussion for some time to come."-Mindy Nancarrow, Renaissance Quarterly