Museum of Dogs

Ready to meet a pack of very good dogs who have been immortalized in painting and sculpture?From rustic figurines carved in ancient Greece to elegant porcelain pooches handcrafted in 19th century Russia, this book collects the best canines from art history. Artist and writer Jessica Poundstone has scoured the world's museum collections for these hidden treasures, and she offers fun and informative commentary on each one. The bite-sized text covers historical context but also, above all, celebrates the sweet, noble, or wacky personality of each dog, which transcends history to hit us right in the feels