Reading Art - Art For Book Lovers

Reading Art - Art For Book Lovers is a curated celebration of artworks that feature books and readers across history. It brings together images that highlight the presence of the written word within the visual arts.

Synopsis

From portraits to religious paintings, still lifes and contemporary installations, books appear in art in many different roles. Here, they are shown as indicators of intellect, symbols of piety, subjects in their own right, and even as raw material for modern works.

Drawing on museums and collections around the world, this volume spotlights a wide range of artworks to create an inspiring homage to books and their pivotal place in visual culture. A considered choice for art lovers and bibliophiles.

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