Kenneth Clark (1903-1983) - British writer, historian, major specialist in the field of art history and a personality almost unique in art history of the 20th century. The youngest of the directors of London's National Gallery, which he headed from 1934 to 1945, Clarke established himself early as a respected scholar. But the idea of art history as knowledge for the elite was alien to him, and therefore among the special works in Kenneth Clark’s extensive legacy is the then unique series of documentary films “Civilization” (1969-1970), the scripts of which were later published in book form. The collection “Look at the Paintings” is also addressed by the author not only to art connoisseurs, but also to those who are looking for help and mentoring. In sixteen essays, the venerable scientist, with his incredible erudition and gentle humor, takes his readers along the path followed by his own eye and sophisticated mind, looking at the picture. The purpose of this exercise is to show how much can be seen after the amateur excitement wears off.