Christopher P. Jones > Quotes

“And whilst the period coincided with the ascent of papal strength, in a certain sense the bonds of religious orthodoxy were being loosened. In their place came a new confidence in the possibilities of human thought and creativity. Admirers of the ancient world saw the classical”
― Christopher P. Jones, Exploring Art History: A selection of vital questions about art

“And whilst the period coincided with the ascent of papal strength, in a certain sense the bonds of religious orthodoxy were being loosened. In their place came a new confidence in the possibilities of human thought and creativity. Admirers of the ancient world saw the”
― Christopher P. Jones, Exploring Art History: A selection of vital questions about art

“The landscape is both permanent and yet also shifting—the mountain mists drift before us—as if the thoughts and feelings of the onlooker can affect a profound change in the real-life moment.”
― Christopher P. Jones, How to Read Paintings: Western art explored through a close-reading of painted masterpieces