Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History

Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History - Paperback

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Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History - Paperback

Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History - Paperback

by Jennifer Dasal
$17.00
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Book Overview

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.
ISBN9780143134596
Author Jennifer Dasal
PublisherPenguin Books
GenreArts, History, Education, and Humor & comedy
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History

Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History - Paperback

Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History - Paperback

By Jennifer Dasal

About Jennifer Dasal

Jennifer Dasal is the creator and host of the ArtCurious podcast, which has been featured in multiple local and national publications and websites, including O, the Oprah Magazine, PC Magazine, ArtDaily, NPR, Salon and more. She is also the author of ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in art history from the University of California, Davis. Dasal is the former curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, where she worked for thirteen years. She lectures frequently on art both locally and nationally. Dasal lives in Wendell, North Carolina with her family.

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