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

  

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  Short Description for The DogA new compact edition of the entire history of the dog in art. Extended captions to every work of art offer insights into not only the paintings but also the evolution of different breeds. Features more than 250 illustrations by such major artists as Titian, Rembrandt, Stubbs, Monet, Andy Warhol and Elisabeth Frink.
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  • Publisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd
  • Published: 24 August 2010
  • Format: Paperback 288 pages
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  • Categories: Art History | Animals & Nature In Art (still Life, Landscapes & Seascapes, Etc)
  • ISBN 13: 9781858945323 ISBN 10: 1858945321
  • Sales rank: 155,651

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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, available for the first time in an unabridged compact edition, features 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 loyal pet; as a mythological being, 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 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.