Pictures & tears : a history of people who have cried in front of paintings /

James Elkins tells the story of paintings that have made people cry, contrasting the emotions shown before works of art in the past, and the tearlessness with which most people approach works of art in the 21st century.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Elkins, James, 1955-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, 2001.
Subjects:	Painting > Appreciation. Visual perception > Psychological aspects.