Bird in Art by Caroline Bugler
There has until now been no proper study of the bird in art, despite our fascination with birds, and despite the wealth of complex meanings associated with them in different cultures. A number of pagan gods are linked with birds, and dynasties and empires have adopted powerful birds as their symbols. Birds feature in numerous creation myths, and represent the human soul in many religions. We can trace bird imagery from the cave paintings of the Paleolithic era to the present day, and across all world cultures: there are painted, drawn, mosaic, sculpted, embroidered and ceramic birds, and birds as marginal illuminations or the subject of meticulous ornithological studies. This exquisite new book investigates the significance of the bird in 250 beautifully reproduced works of art, both ancient and modern. Nine chapters - on such themes as the mythical bird, the Eastern bird and the domestic bird - explore in detail a rich and rewarding collection of paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures, creating a book that will enchant art lovers and anyone interested in ornithology.
'A hefty, sumptuous volume' - BBC WILDLIFE MAGAZINE 'A handsome picture book' - COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE 'A most informative book on an interesting subject, and more than that it is a delight to behold.. worth every penny' - YORKSHIRE GAZETTE AND HERALD 'A magnum opus that celebrates our feathered friends by examining more than 250 outstanding works of art' - THE FIELD 'A gorgeous volume' - LAVENDER MAGAZINE
Caroline Bugler MA is a visual artist and editor who specializes in international cultures. She is the Editor of the British Museum Members Magazine and currently works on the Collections Information Project at the National Gallery in London. She is the author of several publications, including The Cat in Art, The Bird in Art, and Weird Beauty: German Paintings at the National Gallery, and is a regular contributor of exhibition reviews to Country Life magazine and other art journals. She is based in London, United Kingdom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781858945682 |
| ISBN 10 | 1858945682 |
| Title | Bird in Art |
| Author | Caroline Bugler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Merrell Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-09-21 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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