Reading Art, Art for Book Lovers

About the Item

A celebration of artworks featuring books and readers from throughout history, for the delight of art lovers and bibliophiles As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. Books are depicted as indicators of intellect in portraits, as symbols of piety in religious paintings, as subjects in still lifes, and as the raw material for contemporary installations. Reading Art spotlights artworks from museums and collections around the globe, creating a gorgeous, inspiring homage to both the written word and to its pivotal role in the visual world. David Trigg is a critic and art writer based in Bristol. He is a regular contributor to Phaidon books and has written articles and reviews for publications including Art Monthly, Art Review, Frieze, and Art Papers. He has a PhD in Art History from the University of Bristol and is a member of the International Association of Art Critics. A picture-led survey of 280 artworks from throughout art history, from Classical statues and frescos, to contemporary paintings, sculptures, and installations Organised in curated pairings to create meaningful visual connections between works of different eras Includes an incisive introductory essay on the history of books in relation to art history Features the most famous readers in art by Rembrandt, Perugini, Fragonard, Manet, and Hopper alongside unexpected surprises from Van Gogh, Whistler, Currin, and more This is a timely celebration of books and reading at a moment when printed book sales are increasing and independent bookshops are once again thriving.

Dimensions:

Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

21st Century

Date of Manufacture:

2018

Production Type:

New & Custom(Current Production)

Estimated Production Time:

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