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  The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art (Hardback) By (author) Tamsin Pickeral

  

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  Short Description for The DogA unique exploration of the entire history of the dog in art. Extended captions to every work of art offer insights not only into the paintings but also the evolution of different breeds. Features more than 250 beautiful illustrations by such major artists as Titian, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Stubbs, Monet, Picasso, Lucian Freud and Andy Warhol.
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  • Publisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd
  • Published: 01 September 2008
  • Format: Hardback 288 pages
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  • Categories: Animals & Nature In Art (still Life, Landscapes & Seascapes, Etc)
  • ISBN 13: 9781858944203 ISBN 10: 1858944201
  • Sales rank: 150,189

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• For more than 5000 years, artists have created an extraordinary array of captivating images of the dog - the animal that has enjoyed the closest and most intriguing relationship with man. This beautiful book is lavishly illustrated with works from all over the world, ranging from the earliest African rock paintings to the groundbreaking work of contemporary artists. It explores the various roles the dog has played in both art and society, including its depiction as a symbol of fidelity and romantic love; as a prized possession, vaunting its owner's power and wealth; as a treasured and loyal pet; as a mythological being, mysteriously travelling between the lands of the living and the dead; as a religious image of purity, or dissolution; and as an indispensable working and hunting companion. A vividly written text is accompanied by glorious images, featuring many different breeds, that capture the soulful, beguiling and dynamic character of man's best friend in its diverse incarnations, from protector to predator, dark force to deity.