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Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General
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.
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