Unicorn HC (2026 Prestel) The Mythical Beast in Art comic books

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1st printing. Take a journey through art history with legends most popular creature. The unicorn has stimulated the imagination like no other animal. It has been documented in many cultures for centuries. Fascination with it continues to this day. While it might have been appropriated as a cute toy or pop culture icon, the history of the unicorn as a symbol is profound and multi-layered— in Western and non-European art, in religion and mythology, in literature, natural science, and medicine. Contributions by Adrien Bossard, Beatrice de Chancel-Bardelot, Barbara Drake Boehm, Severine Lepape, Michael Philipp, Annabelle Teneze and Stefan Trinks trace the unicorn back to the ancient world, to medieval manuscripts, altarpieces, sculptures, cabinets of curiosities, and tapestries. Since the nineteenth century, artists such as Arnold Bocklin, Rene Magritte, and Rebecca Horn have rediscovered the mythical creature for themselves. For the first time, this publication presents a comprehensive summary of the unicorns artistic journey from the second millennium BCE to the present day, situating it in the context of art and cultural history. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in.x 12-in., 340 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.