Reading art: art for book lovers
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Published:
London ; New York : Phaidon Press Limited, 2018.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
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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.

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Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 3rd Floor
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0714876275, 9780714876276

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Includes index.
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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Trigg, D. (2018). Reading art: art for book lovers. London ; New York, Phaidon Press Limited.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Trigg, David. 2018. Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers. London ; New York, Phaidon Press Limited.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Trigg, David, Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers. London ; New York, Phaidon Press Limited, 2018.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Trigg, David. Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers. London ; New York, Phaidon Press Limited, 2018.

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