Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers
Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers by David Trigg is an illustrated edition published by Phaidon Press on June 8, 2018. This 352-page book celebrates artworks that feature books and readers throughout history, appealing to both art lovers and bibliophiles. It explores how books are represented in various artistic contexts, serving as indicators of intellect in portraits, symbols of piety in religious paintings, and subjects in still lifes, as well as integral components of contemporary installations.
Readers will find a rich collection of artworks sourced from museums and collections worldwide, highlighting the relationship between literature and visual art. The book presents an engaging homage to the written word, emphasizing its significant role in the visual world. Through its exploration of art and popular culture, Reading Art invites readers to appreciate the intricate connections between these two realms.
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A celebration of artworks featuring books and readers from throughout history, for the delight of art lovers and bibliophiles
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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