內容簡介
內容簡介 名畫裡的狗狗們:50幅經典×犬種全解析由藝術史學者 Susie Hodge 精心策劃, 本書以 50 幅世界經典名畫為主軸,帶你從藝術史的視角,重新認識狗與人類之間的深厚關係。從古典到近代,每一幅畫作都描繪一種不同犬種—— 不只是藝術欣賞,更是一場關於「狗的歷史」的視覺旅程。書中同時收錄: 畫作與藝術家的深入解析 各犬種的背景故事與功能演變 你將看見—— 不同犬種如何在歷史中扮演各種角色:牧羊、狩獵、守護,或成為陪伴左右的寵物; 以及牠們的體型、毛色與用途,如何隨著時代與人類需求而改變。此外,本書也揭示: 哪些犬種曾在歷史上風靡一時? 不同時代對「理想狗狗」的審美與偏好,又如何流轉變化?🎨收錄經典名畫從 Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife、 Venus of Urbino,到 Luncheon of the Boating Party 等傳世名作, 在藝術與狗的交會之中,看見文化與生活的細節。📚系列介紹本書隸屬「Gemini Masterpieces」系列—— 以 50 幅世界名畫為核心,結合動物或植物主題, 讓藝術史與自然生命交織出全新的觀看方式。 A celebration of some of the world's greatest dog paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of dog breeds by art historian Susie Hodge, the book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, each depicting a different dog breed. With an essay about the work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual dog breeds, the author analyzes the dogs featured in the works of art, explaining the original human uses of specific breeds - such as herding, hunting, defending or lap dogs - and how those dog breeds have changed over time - sizes, color and uses. It reveals how certain breeds were very popular in history and how the fashions for different breeds changed over time. Featuring many of the world's best-loved works, including Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife by Jan van Eyck, Venus of Urbino by Titian, and The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renior, this informative and attractive new book will appeal to both art and dog lovers alike and form part of a new series. Gemini MasterpiecesA treasured series celebrating 50 of the world's greatest paintings throughout history, each on the theme of your favorite animal or plant to bring the story of the breeds and artworks to life.
作者介紹
作者介紹 Susie Hodge MA, FRSA, is a bestselling author, art historian and artist. She is the author of more than 100 books for adults and children. Her publications include 50 Art Ideas (Quercus), How to Survive Modern Art (Tate Publications), Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained (Thames & Hudson), 50 Art Nouveau Works of Art You Should Know (Prestel) and The Short Story of Art (Laurence King).