Kenneth Clark (1903-1983) - British writer, historian, major specialist in the field of art history and a person almost unique to the art history of the XX century. The youngest of the directors of the London National Gallery, which he headed from 1934 to 1945, Clark took place early as an authoritative scientist. But the idea of ​ ​ art history as knowledge for the elite was alien to him, in connection with which, among the special works in Kenneth Clark's extensive legacy, there is a then unique cycle of documentaries "Civilization" (1969-1970), the scripts of which were later published in the form of a book. The collection "Look at the paintings" is also addressed by the author not only to connoisseurs of art, but also to those who are looking for help and mentoring. In sixteen essays, the venerable scholar, with his characteristic incredible erudition and gentle humor, guides his readers in the way that his own eye and sophisticated mind follow, looking at the picture. The purpose of this exercise is to show how much you can see after the amateur delight has passed.