Journey into your own pocket-sized museum, filled with a collection of charming art-historical pups!
Ready to meet a pack of very good dogs immortalized in painting and sculpture? This quirky and fascinating little book collects the best canines in art history, including:
• Rustic figurines carved in ancient Greece
• Elegant porcelain pooches handcrafted in 19th-century Russia
• A tiny Japanese netsuke in the shape of a puppy
• A portrait of a spaniel woven by a beadwork artisan in Mexico
• And so much more!
Artist and writer Jessica Poundstone has scoured the world's museum collections for these hidden treasures and offers fun and informative commentary on each. Her bite-sized text gives historical context and celebrates each dog’s sweet, noble, or wacky personality, which transcends history to hit us right in the feels. This delightful volume offers pure delight for dog lovers and art lovers alike.
Whether you are a devoted museumgoer or casually art-curious, this book offers a unique and delightful spin on art history. The content covers a wide range of styles, media, and eras, creating a perfect opportunity to brush up on your art IQ with the help of man's best friend.
- Jessica Poundstone
- 224 pages
- 4.8 inches W x 6.3 inches L
- Hardcover
- Chronicle Books
- 2025 - Art History
- Item #: 978-1797234243
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