- Hardcover: 287 pages
- Publisher: Merrell Publishers; 1 edition (Oct 1 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1858943272
- ISBN-13: 978-1858943275
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 29.7 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.3 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #260,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Fascinating study - a work of considerable scholarship - lively and detailed - Pickeral's splendid book will appeal to everyone - THE SATURDAY TELEGRAPH REVIEW Whether or not you like horses, or history, or art, this book should answer many questions and inform, as well as delight. It is massive, meaty and luscious. Find a quiet corner and dive in - ARTISTS AND ILLUSTRATORS
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Of all man's fellow-creatures, the horse, with its inherent gracefulness, intelligence, speed, resilience and courage, has inspired the strongest feelings of empathy - an affinity reflected in more than 30,000 years of artistic representation in both East and West. This stunningly illustrated history of the horse in art documents the creative journey from prehistoric cave painting to the war horses of Uccello, the thoroughbred portraits of Stubbs, the enigmatic prints of Elisabeth Frink and beyond. It explores the role of the horse in Eastern imagery and as the subject of myth and legend; as a symbol of power and an ally in war; as the subject of anatomical scrutiny and the Romantic embodiment of human feeling; and as the emblem of sporting pleasures and prowess. The book sheds particular light on man's relationship with the horse, and on the story of equine evolution from the stocky primitive to today's thoroughbred. The book includes detailed information on the breeds depicted in each work of art and is a compelling read for horse lovers and anyone interested in equestrian art.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Stunning! It's a visual feast., Dec 6 2006
By Stuckenfoo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art (Hardcover)
As a lover of art as well as horses I was looking forward to receiving this book, but was unprepared for the visual, sensual impact of it. Page after page of beautifully reproduced art featuring the horse, art from every corner of the world, and from every stage of mankind's affair with the horse. From cave man's early attempts on cave walls to illustrations from a book of 13th Century "Farriery" in Istambul, from 2000 year old Chinese sculpture to Michaelangelo's sketches, Roman terra cotta bas relief to 20th century American Indian and cowboy art, from 15th century woolen tapestries to modern "futurist" art... What a beautiful way to learn mankind's history as well as art history, all the while appreciating the form and beauty of the horse. It's a wonderful education, a fascinating read.
And what a lovely suprise for me to find two different pieces of art reproduced herein that are more than familiar to me... I have copies of them in my home! And now, thanks to Ms. Pickeral, I also have the history and the story to go with them.
Buy this book for anyone you know that has any interest at all in art, or history, or for anyone who ever loved a horse. It'll be a hit.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb book!, May 12 2007
By Sally Mitchell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art (Hardcover)
As the author of the Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists I was delighted to discover paintings and artists I had never seen before. This is a beautiful book that has a lot of fresh pictures as well as the better known ones. Fantastic value. Highly recomended! Sally mitchell.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Must buy for horse lovers, Mar 22 2007
By Jenn Macneill-traylor - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art (Hardcover)
I just received this book and I was blown away. I am a horse owner and equine artist and have many, many horse art books and not a one can hold a candle to this book. It doesn't go into the history too much but every page has a large piece of art on it and a nice description. The colors are amazing. The book is huge. You have to buy this book! You will not be disappointed.
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