The Bird in Art

Second-Hand Hardback | Published by: Merrell 2012 | ISBN: 9781858945682. 1st edition. Book Condition – Very Good. Dust Jacket – Very good. Crisp, clean and tightly bound in a crisp and clean DJ with a lightly sun bleached spine. This book investigates the significance of the bird in 250 beautifully reproduced works of art, both ancient and modern. Nine chapters – on such themes as the mythical bird, the Eastern bird and the domestic bird – explore in detail a rich and rewarding collection of paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures, creating a book for anyone interested in ornithology.