The Christmas Book
£34.95
Product details
- This visually and historically rich book considers the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history.
- Through a range of beautiful, significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, it creates the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season.
- Explore traditions around the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music.
- The book showcases a spectrum of global traditions from including fried chicken for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots.
- A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography highlight both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and more.
- Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas.
- Format: Hardback, Size: 27 × 23 cm, Pages: 240 pp
