Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780143134596)

A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast

We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?

ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Author: Jennifer Dasal
ISBN-10: 0143134590
ISBN-13: 9780143134596
Publisher: Penguin Books
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2020
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/22/2020
Shelf Awareness 09/29/2020
Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 85