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This beautifully illustrated volume explores the theme of love in art, from the Renaissance to the present day. Mary Knight Potter's informative text and expertly chosen reproductions of paintings, sculptures, and other works of art provide a fascinating overview of how artists... Read Full Overview

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THE LOVE between man and woman has been told in story and poem since long before the days of Sappho. It forms, indeed, the subject of the great bulk of what we call literature. In music, love's domain is less extended. With the exception song and the opera, most of the greatest... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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Love in Art by Mary Knight Potter is a comprehensive exploration of love as a central theme in art throughout history. The book covers a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, from ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, and includes examples from a diverse... Read Full Overview

Love in Art by Mary Knight Potter is a comprehensive exploration of the theme of love in art throughout history. The book covers various art forms, including painting, sculpture, and literature, and examines how love has been depicted in each of these mediums. Potter begins by... Read Full Overview