The (True!) History of Art

Name: The (True!) History of Art
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781906838713
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By Sylvain Coissard and Alex Lemoine

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In The (True!) History of Art, Sylvain Coissard and Alex Lemoine take readers on a humorous journey through art history, cleverly reimagining famous artworks and their backstories. With a delightful twist, this graphic novel provides a witty exploration of art’s evolution, infusing each tale with whimsy while mimicking the aesthetics of iconic pieces.
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You might enjoy this delightful graphic novel if you have a love for art with a humorous twist. It cleverly reimagines iconic moments in art history, combining educational insight with entertaining illustrations. Perfect for those who appreciate a witty and artistic journey through time.

The (True!) History of Art

In a series of hilarious parodies Coissard and Lemoine answer the nagging questions of art history: what caused The Scream? Why is Van Gogh's Yellow Bedroom so suspiciously tidy? Why is Cezanne wearing a bandage in his famous self-portrait? For anyone who wants to know what happened before the Mona Lisa smiled. Or, rather, what might have happened.

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This small book contains big revelations. It unveils the mysteries behind the world's great paintings. Or, it might not. The (True!) History of Art takes an outrageously speculative look at the stories behind the works of Monet, Rembrandt, and other masters of art.

In a series of hilarious parodies, Sylvain Coissard and Alexis Lemoine answer the nagging questions of art history: What caused Munch's subject to scream? Why is Van Gogh's Yellow Bedroom so suspiciously tidy? Why is Cézanne wearing a bandage in his famous self-portrait?

The (True!) History of Art is for anyone who wants to know what happened before the Mona Lisa smiled. Or, rather, what might have happened.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838713

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Sylvain Coissard (Author) is a literary agent specializing in children’s books and graphic novels. He lives in Nîmes, France. This is his first book. Alexis Lemoine (Author & Designer) studied at the Estienne art school in Paris and, in 1997, became a professional illustrator. He works for the French press (notably Libération) and designs book covers and CDs. He lives in Paris, France.