Reading Art

Art for Book Lovers
Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-7148-7627-6
Verlag: Phaidon Press Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 147 mm x 211 mm, Gewicht: 932 g

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. 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Trigg, David

Über Autor(innen)

Trigg, David
David Trigg is a critic and art writer based in Bristol. He has recently completed a PhD on British publisher Penguin's art history series. He is a regular contributor to Phaidon books and has written articles and reviews for publications including 'Art Monthly', 'ArtReview', 'Frieze', 'Art Papers', 'Flash Art International', 'Untitled', 'Circa', and 'MAP'.

David Trigg is a critic and art writer based in Bristol. He is a regular contributor to Phaidon books and has written articles and reviews for publications including , , , and . He has a PhD in Art History from the University of Bristol and is a member of the International Association of Art Critics.