Reading art
Subtitle: art for book lovers
By: David Trigg
Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 351
ISBN-13: 9780714876276
Subjects: Books in art; Reading; Art; Bibliomania
Description: 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. 'Reading Art' 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.
Notes: Includes index.