Museum Bums: A Cheeky Look at Butts in Art

《博物館翹臀：藝術中的屁股趣味史》

改編自同名爆紅的 Twitter 帳號 Museum Bums，本書以古典藝術、歷史與渾圓翹臀為主題，帶來一場既長知識、又讓人會心一笑的藝術慶典。

耶羅尼米斯・博斯（Hieronymus Bosch）、羅馬時期對安提諾烏斯（Antinous）的崇拜，以及桃子表情符號之間，有什麼共通點？
答案當然是——屁股。

全書將各式各樣的「美臀」分為六大類，帶領讀者展開一趟旋風式的博物館巡禮，欣賞世界各地藝術品中最迷人的背影——從文藝復興繪畫中細膩柔潤的臀部描寫，到當代藝術中抽象而流動的曲線。

文化遺產學者與藝術教育者 Mark Small 與 Jack Shoulder，以深入淺出的社會評論、歷史脈絡與生動風趣的圖說，搭配引人入勝、優雅（有時也有點調皮）的人體藝術圖像，讓藝術史變得親切又好玩。

書中收錄的作品包括：
一幅 16 世紀三聯畫中偷偷「吃豆腐」的天使、
距今約兩萬五千年的豐腴維納斯女神、
以及塞尚筆下夢幻又「翹得剛剛好」的沐浴者。

這本作品既是對人體藝術的歡慶，也是一次認真的觀看與研究——探索美臀的豐饒意象，以及它們在藝術史中留下的恆久印記。

《Museum Bums》 邀請讀者欣賞、品味、開懷大笑，同時學到一點藝術與歷史知識——是所有喜愛藝術、博物館，當然還有「屁股」的人，絕佳的送禮選擇。

本書特色

輕鬆又具教育性
很少有古典藝術書能在幽默與知識之間取得平衡，《Museum Bums》正好填補了這個市場空缺——兼具藝術教育性與娛樂性。

來自高人氣 Twitter 帳號的專業作者
文化遺產學者與藝術教育者 Mark Small 與 Jack Shoulder，將經營爆紅帳號 @MuseumBums 的趣味視角，延伸為一本內容更豐富的藝術史讀物。

精美、易收藏、價格親民
擁有高品質藝術書的視覺與質感，《Museum Bums》不只適合展示在家中，也因幽默內容與親切定價，成為送給親友的完美禮物。

Based on the eponymous viral Twitter account, Museum Bums, a celebration of classical art, history, and shapely derrières, encourages readers to learn something new while still managing to have a chuckle. What do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of Antinous, and the peach emoji all have in common? But of course, butts, of course! Divided into six categories of keisters, this humorous history book takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear ends in museums around the world--from the lusciously rendered bottoms of Renaissance painting to the abstract curves of contemporary art. Heritage scholars and art educators Mark Small and Jack Shoulder pair illuminating social commentary, historical context, and lively captions with captivating depictions of tasteful--and sometimes cheeky--bums in art. Including an angel slyly copping a feel in a sixteenth-century triptych, a twenty-five thousand-year-old bodacious Venus, and Cezanne's dreamy booty-ful bathers, this assortment of artistic behinds is both a celebration and study of the bounty of beautiful bums and their everlasting impressions. Museum Bums invites readers to admire, appreciate, and have a good laugh, all while learning a bit about art and history--a perfect gift for anyone who likes fine arts, museums, and butts. LIGHTHEARTED AND EDUCATIONAL: There are not many classical art books that walk the line of lighthearted humor. A book like Museum Bums will fill the hole in the market for books that are both artistically educational and entertaining! POPULAR TWITTER BY KNOWLEDGEABLE AUTHORS: Heritage scholars and art educators Mark Small and Jack Shoulder run the popular Twitter @MuseumBums and have channeled this playful approach to art history and education into an expanded book! BEAUTIFUL, HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE EXPLORATION: With the feel of a fine art book, Museum Bums is a gorgeous book that just begs to be displayed in your home. And with humorous content and an affordable price point, it's also a perfect gift for friends and family. Perfect for: Art history buffs Art lovers Artists Art teachers Fans of Men to Avoid in Art and Life and other humor/gift books sold at museum stores