“Horses: History, Myth, Art” Book
The remarkable relationship between people and horses has been evoked in art from the beginning of the bond between them. In this beautifully illustrated book, Catherine Johns explores the horse in art from the ancient world to the modern era.
Johns tells the story of the horse and highlights the key roles this animal has played in human warfare, travel, ceremony, hunting, racing, and in myth and symbolism.
The themes are presented in stunning four-color illustrations that trace our perceptions of the horse through time and space, and convey the wide variety of images that have been created of this magnificent creature.
In good vintage condition, the dust cover shows some wear, see photos. (c.2006) 9”x9”
*All sales are final.
**Please read the shop policies for more information on returns, shipping, and gift wrapping. Thank you!
The remarkable relationship between people and horses has been evoked in art from the beginning of the bond between them. In this beautifully illustrated book, Catherine Johns explores the horse in art from the ancient world to the modern era.
Johns tells the story of the horse and highlights the key roles this animal has played in human warfare, travel, ceremony, hunting, racing, and in myth and symbolism.
The themes are presented in stunning four-color illustrations that trace our perceptions of the horse through time and space, and convey the wide variety of images that have been created of this magnificent creature.
In good vintage condition, the dust cover shows some wear, see photos. (c.2006) 9”x9”
*All sales are final.
**Please read the shop policies for more information on returns, shipping, and gift wrapping. Thank you!