Originally published in 1971, Animals in Art and Thought discusses the ways in which animals have been used by man in art and literature. The book looks at how they have been used to symbolise religious, social and political beliefs, as well as their pragmatic use by hunters, sportsmen, and farmers. The book discusses these various attitudes in a survey which ranges from prehistoric cave art to the later Middle Ages. The book is especially concerned with uncovering the latent, as well as the manifest meanings of animal art, ...
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Originally published in 1971, Animals in Art and Thought discusses the ways in which animals have been used by man in art and literature. The book looks at how they have been used to symbolise religious, social and political beliefs, as well as their pragmatic use by hunters, sportsmen, and farmers. The book discusses these various attitudes in a survey which ranges from prehistoric cave art to the later Middle Ages. The book is especially concerned with uncovering the latent, as well as the manifest meanings of animal art, and presents a detailed examination of the literary and archaeological monuments of the periods covered in the book. The book discusses the themes of Creation myths of the pagan and Christian religion, the contribution of the animal art of the ancient contribution of the animal art of the ancient Orient to the development of the Romanesque and gothic styles in Europe, the use of beast fables in social or political satire, and the heroic associations of animals in medieval chivalry.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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B&W illustrations. Very good w/good dustjacket (hardcover) 580pp. ISBN 0710068174 At all periods animals have been used by man in art and literature to symbolize his religious, social and political beliefs, and artists have found constant inspiration in the grace and beauty of animal forms. The themes discussed here include the Creation myths of paganand Christian religion, the contribution of the animal art of the ancient Orient to the development of the romanesque and gothic styles in Europe, the use of beast fables in social or political satire, and the heroic associations of animals in medieval chivalry.
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Used-Good. Slight scratching/scuffing on dust jacket. Creasing and/or tears on dust jacket. Binding is tight no interior marks. Used copy with some wear.
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Fair. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback. Well read copy with some spine wear and colouring of page edges due to age. Still very useable. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Near Fine in Very Good+ jacket. Black cloth boards in dust jacket, quarto, 580pp., illustrated in b&w. Book has hint of shelfwear to boards and spine, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ has mild sun to spine, rubbing and hint of edgewear, front flap price-clipped. THIS LARGE, HEAVY BOOK WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING FEES.
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Good (scuffs, scratches & wear to boards; small bump to front board. lower textblock has pronounced shelf-wear/scuffing. spine spongy; textblock & pgs firm. back hinge/gutter paper split, binding material intact) Black cloth, red title block with gilt lettering on spine. book xxviii; 580 pp. w/ bw illustrations. Photo is of a previous copy from our collection; this copy does not have a dust-jacket. A rough but intact copy. Upper textblock has red/fuscia tinge; this does not appear publisher edging, but rather previous own highlighter; instances of faint remnants to page edges. "The author writes that 'It is the purpose of this book to suggest possible reasons for...changes of attitude and to attempt some interpretations of these animal images, life-like or fantastic, in the minds of our ancestors since the time when the earliest pictures known to us were made. '"--dj flap.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. A clean, tight copy in a very good dust jacket. Price clipped. Very Light wear to extremities. Clothbound in black with a maroon title square with the title in gold gilt to the spine. Top edged in pink. Black and white plates throughout. First edition; 1971. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
