This book tells the story of romantic companionship in one hundred
works of art. Chronologically arranged and emotionally driven, this
study of couples runs through many cultures, civilizations, and
epochs. With examples from across the globe, it portrays iconic and
lesser-known (yet fascinating) couples immortalized in the history
of art. Whether affectionately embracing, engaged in flirtatious
exchanges, seducing one another, or simply enjoying each other's
company, readers are invited into their complex world of passion,
lust, and love. This celebration of these romantic relationships is
expressed through sculptures, paintings, photographs, tapestries,
stained glass, and illustrations. Gathered together are
representations of couples from ancient cultures (Amenophis IV and
Nefertiti), the Middle Ages (Tristan and Isolde), and the
Renaissance (Paolo and Francesca). The book also covers
contemporary pairs such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono or Gilbert and
George, and artists such as Manet, Gainsborough, Renoir, Metsys,
Rembrandt, Rubens, Blake, Moore, and Munch, to name but a few. The
artists offer us an extensive selection of couples: from history,
folklore, and legend, to pairs of a purely fictional nature. This
variety of artistic means and vision results in a charming and
irresistible collection. Art historian Agata Toromanoff has written
several books on design. After running a contemporary art gallery
and participating in the launch of a fashion brand, she founded a
book packaging agency, Fancy Books. She also curates photography
shows across Europe.
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