The Book of the Horse
Horses in Art
$39.92
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2018
Summary
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 working animal in war and sport, to 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 illustratio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786272928 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178627292X |
| Author: | Angus Hyland, Caroline Roberts |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 190mm x 150mm |
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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
Caroline Roberts is a journalist and author who writes mainly about the graphic arts. She is the co-author of:
- New Book Design
- Cut & Paste: 21st-Century Collage (LKP, 2014)
- Graphic Design Visionaries (LKP, 2015)
- The Book of the Cat (LKP, 2017)
- The Book of The Horse (LKP, 2018)
- The Book of the Raven (2021)
She was the founder of Grafik magazine.
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