Anatomy of Art. Eternal Themes of Painting

Why does this woman have an eye on her chin - is the artist unable to draw? Why does this black square hang on the wall - does it cover a hole in the wall? Why is the grass blue and the sky green - are these the drawings of a madman? I am sure each of you has heard or asked similar questions. But I will reveal to you a scary secret: understanding why artists painted in this way and not otherwise is quite easy. First of all, almost all artists painted their works on the same themes. Secondly, there are logical reasons why they chose such strange colors and shapes for everyday subjects. Do you want to know them? Then open this book and get ready to be captivated. Why am I so sure? Because after several years of blogging, I know how to tell even the most boring topic in an interesting way.