Horses

£16.99

Ever since they were first domesticated some 6,000 years ago, horses have played a vital role in human life and history. Using new photography of the many horses to be found in the collections of the British Museum, this book explores the depiction of the horse through the ages and celebrates the relationship between horses and humans. Featuring many stunning objects such as the Horse of Selene and the gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure, the book also illustrates a wide selection of lesser-known treasures taken from the Palaeolithic period to the present day. Comparing and contrasting images of horses from different periods and different parts of the world - from Egyptian tomb paintings and Celtic metalwork to prints and drawings by artists such as Durer and Stubbs - it's also packed with illuminating information on subjects as diverse as grooming and shoeing, heroes and their horses, women riders, horse armour, and horses in myths and legends. For lovers of art and horses alike

In Detail

Product code: cmc50482
Price category: £10 to £25
Title: Horses
Subtitle: "History, Myth, Art"
Author: Catherine Johns
ISBN: 9780714150482
Number of pages: 192
Size: 215x215mm
llustrations: 185 colour
Standard UK delivery: 3-5 working days (overseas delivery times may vary)

  • Horses
  • £16.99
  • BUY

You may also like

  • Dogs Dogs
  • Add Dogs for only £16.99
  • Add
  • A beautiful illustrated celebration of dogs in art from prehistory to the present day
  • Masterpieces of the British Museum Masterpieces of the British Museum
  • Add Masterpieces of the British Museum for only £18.99
  • Add
  • Introduced by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, the huge range and scope of the collections provide a stunning overview of mankind's artistic production around the world.
  • Elephant bookends Elephant bookends
  • Add Elephant bookends for only £55.00
  • Add
  • Beautifully crafted bookend made from soapstone
  • Rosetta Stone plaque Rosetta Stone plaque
  • Add Rosetta Stone plaque for only £35.00
  • Add
  • A highly accurate, scaled down version of one of the most famous treasures of the British Museum.
  • William Morris tote bag William Morris tote bag
  • Add William Morris tote bag for only £25.00
  • Add
We offer gift-wrapping on all our items. Scarves and jewellery are placed in pillow packs or universal jewellery boxes. You can add your own personal message whenever you send anything as a gift.
Website Feedback
Feedback Analytics
Basket

I have forgotten my password