The Secrets of Art Uncovering the Mysteries and Messages of Great Works of Art

<b>Discover the secrets, mysteries, hidden meanings and stories behind famous works of art.</b><br><br> A book full of <b>surprises, discoveries, forgotten treasures and lost tales</b>, <i>The Secrets of Art</i> takes us on a journey through the art world’s mysteries to reveal that works of art are not always what they seem.<br>  <br> A long-lost medieval masterpiece unearthed in the Tower of London. A secret message that only an elite few can read encoded in a painting. A glimpse of a ghostly image beneath the surface of a portrait. The intriguing stories of these works, and many more, are brought to life by author, historian and art detective Debra N. Mancoff, as she reveals secret symbols used by <b>Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer </b>and <b>Caravaggio</b>, uncovers layers of meaning in paintings by <b>Van Gogh, Picasso</b> and <b>Dali</b>, and provides insight into works by <b>Frida Kahlo, Kara Walker</b> and <b>Marina </b><b>Abramović</b>.<br>  <br> Drawing upon the findings of <b>advanced technology</b>, <b>new research</b>, <b>scientific analysis</b> and <b>old-fashioned curiosity</b>, <i>The Secrets of Art</i> unveils the layers of meaning beneath the surfaces of great works of art in a collection of tales that are fully based in fact but are as fascinating as fiction.