Animals And Men: Their Relationship As Reflected In Western Art From Prehistory To The Present Day
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Kenneth Clark
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Animals And Men: Their Relationship As Reflected In Western Art From Prehistory To The Present Day presents a sweeping art historical survey, chronicling the multifaceted bond between humanity and the animal kingdom through artistic expression. Kenneth Clark illustrates how this relationship has transformed from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary works, revealing shifts in cultural perception and societal values. The volume uncovers the symbolic roles animals have played, from sacred beasts to working companions, and how these interpretations are immortalized in visual culture. This authoritative text offers a profound understanding of art as a mirror to human-animal interactions across Western civilization.
Author: Kenneth Clark
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Animals And Men: Their Relationship As Reflected In Western Art From Prehistory To The Present Day presents a sweeping art historical survey, chronicling the multifaceted bond between humanity and the animal kingdom through artistic expression. Kenneth Clark illustrates how this relationship has transformed from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary works, revealing shifts in cultural perception and societal values. The volume uncovers the symbolic roles animals have played, from sacred beasts to working companions, and how these interpretations are immortalized in visual culture. This authoritative text offers a profound understanding of art as a mirror to human-animal interactions across Western civilization.