Dogs in Art

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Green's book is a useful primer on the history of dog depictions, spanning time, media, and world cultures . . . The book's text is garlanded by myriad image reproductions, often accompanied by informative captions that go beyond the usual rote artist/year/medium information and include further commentaries on the works. * The New Criterion * This refreshing look at the dog in art runs over eight chapters. There is Landseer, Cubism, Japanese art, sculpture and pop art, too. Through these striking images the story of the dog in art is traced, but also the story of the dog's relationship to man and what it means. * The Field * If nothing else, everyone in your living room should be able to agree on one thing after looking at this book: Every dog in the history of art is a very good dog. * CNN Great Big Story * This beautiful book traces the history of dogs in art, from Roman mosaics to pop art and video, covering a wide range of genres, fashions, and cultures . . . There are more than 200 stunning images throughout these pages . . . The result is not just a beautiful book, but one which give us a fascinating insight to the lives and times of artists such as Sir Edwin Landseer and Frida Kahlo through their connection with, and love of, dogs. * Your Dog * A refreshing primer on a subject old as time . . . A handsome, well-researched book, it strikes the perfect balance. * The Bark *