Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers

Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers
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Publisher : Phaidon Press
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ISBN-10 : 0714876275
ISBN-13 : 9780714876276
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Book Synopsis Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers by : David Trigg

Download or read book Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers written by David Trigg and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of artworks featuring books and readers from throughout history, for the delight of art lovers and bibliophiles As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. Books are depicted as indicators of intellect in portraits, as symbols of piety in religious paintings, as subjects in still lifes, and as the raw material for contemporary installations. Reading Art spotlights artworks from museums and collections around the globe, creating a gorgeous, inspiring homage to both the written word and to its pivotal role in the visual world.


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