o A completely revised edition of this ACC classic, filled with new color images o A visual feast of outstanding paintings by British and American artists o Traces the development of pure-bred dogs and the social milieu in which they became fashionable o Filled with anecdotes about animal loving patrons such as Queen Victoria William Secord explores the presentation of the dog, from its origins in Greek, Roman and later European art, to the remarkable paintings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries up to modern times. In this splendid work he traces the evolution of some fifty breeds, using carefully selected illustrations by outstanding nineteenth and twentieth century artists, ranging from depictions of hounds and sporting dogs in the field to Victorian portraits of pampered pets and highly-bred favorites. From the diminutive chihuahua to the massive St Bernard, this fascinating account of most of the popular breeds provides an original and penetrating artistic record of mankind's faithful companions. It is also an invaluable reference work about the many superb painters who specialized in dog painting, providing an essential index for art historians, dealers and galleries requiring a directory of names and examples of the exponents of this popular genre.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art (Hardcover)
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping, and buy this book for your favorite dog lover! Buy one for yourself, too! Over 525 prints of magnificent art featuring many different breeds. Hounds and terriers predominate, but there are lots of toy and working breeds as well...even two pictures of my breed, the Corgi! William Secord's commentary is wonderful, dealing with the art, the artists, and the breeds. My only complaint is that it's too large to hold...no reading in bed with this book! Of course, any smaller and the artwork would shrink. It's worth the inconvenience. Honestly, I can't say enough good about this book. I love it.
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A 'must' for any arts collection,
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This review is from: Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art (Hardcover)
Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art packs in color photos of dog paintings to accompany a history of U.K. and America's 'golden age' of dog paintings. From the dog's role in continental art to the influence of social and political forces in dog portraits, DOG PAINTING offers a survey of a variety of breeds, considers show and working dogs alike, and provides plenty of dog information along with artistic commentary. A 'must' for any arts collection.
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This review is from: Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art (Hardcover)
This book is an excellent presentation of both dog art and dog history. As a 50 year fan of all things canine I have enjoyed this book. I am also an animal artist so I can admire all the work of other artists from years ago.
A great gift for someone who really likes dogs from Great Britain.
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