Dogs & Art - (Gemini Masterpieces) by Susie Hodge (Hardcover)

Name: Dogs & Art - (Gemini Masterpieces) by Susie Hodge (Hardcover)
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A celebration of some of the world's greatest dog paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of dog breeds by art historian Susie Hodge, the book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, each depicting a different dog breed.With an essay about the work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual dog breeds, the author analyzes the dogs featured in the works of art, explaining the original human uses of specific breeds - such as herding, hunting, defending or lap dogs - and how those dog breeds have changed over time - sizes, color and uses.
About the Author: Susie Hodge MA, FRSA, is a bestselling author, art historian and artist.
160 Pages
Art, Popular Culture
Series Name: Gemini Masterpieces

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A celebration of some of the world's greatest dog paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of dog breeds by art historian Susie Hodge, the book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, each depicting a different dog breed.

With an essay about the work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual dog breeds, the author analyzes the dogs featured in the works of art, explaining the original human uses of specific breeds - such as herding, hunting, defending or lap dogs - and how those dog breeds have changed over time - sizes, color and uses. It reveals how certain breeds were very popular in history and how the fashions for different breeds changed over time.

Featuring many of the world's best-loved works, including Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife by Jan van Eyck, Venus of Urbino by Titian, and The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renior, this informative and attractive new book will appeal to both art and dog lovers alike and form part of a new series.

Gemini Masterpieces
A treasured series celebrating 50 of the world's greatest paintings throughout history, each on the theme of your favorite animal or plant to bring the story of the breeds and artworks to life.

About the Author

Susie Hodge MA, FRSA, is a bestselling author, art historian and artist. She is the author of more than 100 books for adults and children. Her publications include 50 Art Ideas (Quercus), How to Survive Modern Art (Tate Publications), Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained (Thames & Hudson), 50 Art Nouveau Works of Art You Should Know (Prestel) and The Short Story of Art (Laurence King).

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 160

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Popular Culture

Series Title: Gemini Masterpieces

Publisher: Gemini Adult

Format: Hardcover

Author: Susie Hodge

Language: English

Street Date: November 4, 2025

TCIN: 92926972

UPC: 9781786751911

Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-4231

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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