The Bird in Art
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.63 (824 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1858945682 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A handsome picture book Country LifeExquisite photographs depicting the works of art a delight to behold worth every penny Yorkshire Gazette and HeraldA gorgeous volume depicting man's relation to birds through some 250 works of art' — Lavender MagazineA magnum opus that celebrates our feathered friends — The Field
"Not much modern art." according to Keith Betton. While there have been many books on bird art over the years, most have been aimed at birdwatchers rather than art lovers. None has really explored the study of the birds in historical art and the wealth of complex meanings associated with them in different cultures. If you are thinking of buying this book it is important to understand this emphasis as the contents reflect that focus. So if you were hoping to see the works of popular bird artists you will find a few, but you are more likely to see the works of major artists such as Dalí, D&. "This is a lovely coffee table book. It gives" according to Lynn. This is a lovely coffee table book. It gives explainations of various birds in art staring with early masters up to modern periods.. Simply Beautiful The reproductions in this book are beautiful. Great not only from the ornothological viewpoint but simply as masterpieces of art.
This exquisite new book investigates the significance of the bird in 250 beautifully reproduced works of art, both ancient and modern. A number of pagan gods are linked with birds, and dynasties and empires have adopted powerful birds as their symbols. We can trace bird imagery from the cave paintings of the Paleolithic era to the present day, and across all world cultures: there are painted, drawn, mosaic, sculpted, embroidered and ceramic birds, and birds as marginal illuminations or the subject of meticulous ornithological studies. Nine chapters – on such themes as the mythical bird, the Eastern bird and the domestic bird – explore in detail a rich and rewarding collection of paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures, creating a book that will enchant art lovers and anyone interested in ornithology.. Birds feature in numerous creation myths, and represent the human soul in many religions. There has until now been no proper study of the bird in art, despite our fascination with birds, and despite the wealth of complex meanings associated with them in different cultures