The Book of the Horse, 9781786272928
Paperback
Majestic horses through art: beauty, war, sport, and beloved companions.

The Book of the Horse

horses in art

$29.40

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    30 September 2018

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Summary

The Majesty of the Horse: An Artistic Celebration

Horses have inspired countless works of art throughout history. 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 are captured 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 aroun…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781786272928
ISBN-10:178627292X
Author:Angus Hyland, Caroline Roberts
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Laurence King Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:30 September 2018
Weight:300g
Dimensions:190mm x 150mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

”.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 “An elegant collection of art paired with prose that pays homage to the beauty, grace and spirit of equines.” Shelf Awareness“It’s impossible to flip through this book without crafting a wishlist of pieces to put on your wall at home. Those who love horses often find themselves captivated by their beauty; readers of The Book of the Horse will find themselves similarly captivated by the artists that have managed to translate that beauty onto canvas.” The Plaid Horse

About The Author

Angus Hyland

Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. His work 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, and The Book of the Cat. She was the founder of Grafik magazine.

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