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The Book of the Horse
Horses in Art
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Ideal for lovers of art and equestrian culture, this book appeals to those fascinated by the beauty and spirit of horses. It will also captivate collectors and anyone interested in the intersection of animals and fine art.
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Horses have been the inspiration for hundreds of works of art over the centuries. This book celebrates the horse in all its glory, from its role as a working animal in war and sport, to a beloved pet. The horse's beauty and majesty is caught by artists as diverse as Stubbs, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Magritte, Frink, and Freud.
The Book of the Horse is a cool and quirky collection of equine art and illustration by artists from around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are entertaining quotations and short texts on the artworks.
"...a fascinating and quirky collection of equine art and illustration from around the world. It celebrates the horse in all its glory - from its role as a working animal in war and sport to a beloved pet." Equestrian Living
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"A fascinating and quirky collection of equine art and illustration from around the world," Equestrian Living praises its comprehensive celebration of the horse. Shelf Awareness calls it "an elegant collection of art paired with prose that pays homage to the beauty, grace and spirit of equines." The Plaid Horse highlights its ability to captivate readers and inspire art enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786272928
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 October 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. His work for Laurence King includes The Picture Book, The Purple Book, The Book of the Dog, The Book of the Cat and The Book of the Bird. Caroline Roberts is the co-author of New Book Design, Cut & Paste: 21st-Century Collage, 50 Years of Illustration, The Book of the Cat. She was the founder of Grafik magazine.
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