Bestiary: Animals in Art from the Ice Age to Our Age

This book explores real and imagined fantastic beasts from various ages and cultures worldwide.Drawing on the world-leading scholarship and vast collections of the British Museum, the book presents a visual and thematic exploration of animals depicted on ritual objects and art. Famous masterpieces are paired with lesser-known artifacts.

Arranged into five chapters, art historian Christopher Masters provides a clear and informative guide, illuminating familiar masterpieces and bringing lesser-known treasures to light. This book will enchant animal lovers, those looking for a coffee table book, and those curious about artifacts.