Book Review
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As art history books go (and I've read a lot), "Look At This If You Love Great Art" by Chloë Ashby is a standout. Not only is it written by a woman, it is really accessible whether or not you know even a little about art or live and breathe it. The descriptions and general content are refreshingly written with a casualness that is rare and refreshing for books of this type.
Some of the artwork in this book I had seen before, however Ashby taught me to appreciate these works in new ways. Along with many new (to me) pieces and artists this read had a good selection of new and old artworks in a wide range of styles.
I can appreciate that we got to see much more diversity than the usual art history books filled to the brim with dead white men, although I will say that the vast majority of the artist were European and American.
Each piece that Ashby selected for this book was presented in full coloured photos alongside a whole bunch of extra info - An about the artist, the location of the real pieces, and suggestions of other works and artists which are either linked, or she simply thought you may like.
All in all I thought that this was a great art book, easily dip-in-and-out-able and really just a breath of fresh air within the genre!
Unintentional Model Credit: Nellington Nice
