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From Noble Steeds to Beasts of Burden
For horse lovers, art lovers, and collectors of unusual, beautifully illustrated books, here is the only volume on the market to offer such a large and gorgeous array of equine art.
The book is divided into eight themed chapters that explore the diverse representations of horses in art: horses depicted as our trusty companions, unstinting workers, and supporters in combat. The book charts this enduring partnership, drawing on the profusion of paintings and sculptures that feature the dignified and intelligent animal that has played so many roles in human history and culture. From the small Nisean horse of the Persian Empire to the tough and speedy mounts of the Wild West, from the winged steed Pegasus to the faithful Black Beauty, humble nags take their place alongside preening thoroughbreds as the many breeds and guises of the horse are depicted.
Each chapter is introduced by a short essay, and every image is accompanied by key information on the artist, the style, and the subject of the piece. Lively quotes throughout the book add the voices of writers and poets. A biographical index of artists completes the book.
Lorraine Harrison has a degree in art history from the University of Sussex in England. This book has allowed her to combine her love of art and animals.
Reviews
Gift books sized right for stocking stuffers abound this season. Small in dimensions but big in style and content, they make ideal holiday gifts for any taste. Horse and art lovers will appreciate the gorgeous equine celebration Horse: From Noble Steed to Beasts of Burden. A profusion of beautiful illustrations, paintings and sculptures each meticulously identified by captions accompanies short essays and quotes in a hefty hardcover volume. Horse is the latest addition to a charming Watson-Guptill series of mini-books that includes Dog, Cat and Zoo. Book Page, December 2000
Are you a horse-lover, or are you close to someone who is You might consider buying a small volume called Horse, by Lorraine Harrison. It's a collection of 320 horse images from throughout the world, from the caves of Lascaux to Picasso. In themed chapters, Harrison, a British art historian, demonstrates how deep and persistent infatuation with horses has been. Philadelphia Inquirer
This stocking-stuffer-sized hardcover book views the legacy of the horse from beasts of burden to companions, show horses to war horses. Harrison's historical musings about the horse are accompanied by excerpts from literature. Chicago Sun-Times
Lorraine Harrison's stocking-stuffer size hardcover looks at the legacy of the horse from beasts of burden to companions, show horses to war horses. The exploration into the partnership between horse and humans begins with 'The Thrill of the Chase,' the first of eight themed chapters. Harrison's historical musings about the horse are accompanied by excerpts from literature by Robert Browning, William Shakespeare and other noted writers. 'The Jockey' by Toulouse-Lautrec, 'Two Horsemen' by Leonardo da Vinci, and 'The File Past' by Edgar Degas are among the artwork that illustrate Horse. Caroll County Times, Westminster, MD, December 10, 2000
So much art for only $19.95! The book itself is a nice piece of art: strong covers, tight binding, shiny paper and rich, colorful reproductions. USCTA News, Issue One, 2001
At its heart, Horse is a book of artwork paintings, drawings, photographs, illustrations joined by relevant quotes and the author's brief notes. So this book treats you to a short course in art. Albuquerque Journal, May 6, 2001
Horse is a lovely chronicle of human-equine partnerships through the ages, a compact, striking art book that is an inspiration for art and horse lovers alike. An 'Index of Artists' at the conclusion makes it all complete, earning Horse an official boox review cheer and hearty five-star highest acclaim. A galloping good time. The Boox Review
368 pages, 5 1/8" x 7 1/8", 320 color illus., (hardcover)
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