Description
A celebration of some of the world's greatest dog paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of dog breeds by art historian Susie Hodge, the book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, each depicting a different dog breed.
With an essay about the work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual dog breeds, the author analyzes the dogs featured in the works of art, explaining the original human uses of specific breeds - such as herding, hunting, defending or lap dogs - and how those dog breeds have changed over time - sizes, colour and uses. It reveals how certain breeds were very popular in history and how the fashions for different breeds changed over time.
Featuring many of the world's best-loved works, including Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife by Jan van Eyck, Hunters in the Snow by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, and The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renior, this informative and attractive new book will appeal to both art and dog lovers alike and form part of a new series.
About the Author
Susie Hodge MA, FRSA, is a bestselling author, art historian and artist. She is the author of more than 100 books for adults and children. Her publications include 50 Art Ideas (Quercus), How to Survive Modern Art (Tate Publications), Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained (Thames & Hudson), 50 Art Nouveau Works of Art You Should Know (Prestel) and The Short Story of Art (Laurence King).
Book Information
ISBN 9781786751911
Author Susie Hodge
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Gemini Adult Books Limited
Publisher Gemini Books Group Ltd
Details
Subtitle: |
50 masterpieces & their dog breeds |
Imprint: |
Gemini Adult Books Limited |
