Museum of Dogs: A Romp Through Art History For Dog People

Take a trip through your own personal pocket-sized museum, featuring a delightful selection of dogs from art history, with Museum of Dogs: A Romp Through Art History For Dog People.

Ready to meet a pack of very good dogs immortalized in painting and sculpture? This quirky and fascinating little book collects the best canines in art history, including: 

• Rustic figurines carved in ancient Greece 
• Elegant porcelain pooches handcrafted in 19th-century Russia
• A tiny Japanese netsuke in the shape of a puppy
• A portrait of a spaniel woven by a beadwork artisan in Mexico
• And many more! 

This book proves that humans have had a special relationship with canines for as long as they've been making art. Flip through the pages to receive a special guided tour of a wonderous collection devoted entirely to our furry friends. Museum of Dogs is perfect for getting your culture fix and your puppy pick-me-up at the same time.

Artist and writer Jessica Poundstone has scoured the world's museum collections for these hidden treasures and offers fun and informative commentary on each. Her bite-sized text gives historical context and celebrates each dog’s sweet, noble, or wacky personality, which transcends history to hit us right in the feels. This delightful volume offers pure delight for dog lovers and art lovers alike.

A perfect gift for animal lovers, art and art history buffs, dog owners, artists and collectors of animal art.