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Cats and Dogs in Art & Design
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For millennia, artists and designers have been inspired by the enduring relationship between humans and their feline and canine friends. From Egyptian antiquities and Islamic and Hindu iconography, through to European paintings and contemporary First Nations art, cats and dogs are universal subjects. Featuring allegorical emblems...
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For millennia, artists and designers have been inspired by the enduring relationship between humans and their feline and canine friends. From Egyptian antiquities and Islamic and Hindu iconography, through to European paintings and contemporary First Nations art, cats and dogs are universal subjects.
Featuring allegorical emblems and modern masterpieces, this richly illustrated book showcases more than 100 works of art and design depicting loyal dogs and spirited cats selected from the National Gallery of Victoria's Collection. Whether you're a dog lover or a cat person, these works reveal how deeply embedded our favourite animals are, not only in our lives but also within the history of art and design.
Cats and Dogs in Art & Design offers a captivating exploration of the role these beloved animals have played across a variety of cultural expressions and artistic traditions.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760764784
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 October 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Illustration: 140 Illustrations
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 196.0mm
Height: 257.0mm
Weight: 926g
Pages: 232
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The National Gallery of Victoria is the largest and most awarded art book publisher in the Southern Hemisphere, publishing a suite of high-quality innovative publications annually. As the Australian leader in illustrated publishing, the NGV invests in unique and extensive writing on Australian and international art and design across all genres.The NGV has collaborated with prestigious inter national partners, including the Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris; the Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; and the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, among others, to produce significant art publications.
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