Animal
Bibliothèque nationale de France. Département des estampes et de la photographie
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Animal
by Bibliothèque nationale de France. Département des estampes et de la photographie
Published
2014
Publisher
Bibliothèque nationale de France
Pages
164
ISBN-13
9782717726152
ISBN-10
2717726152
Description
"This beautiful book presents a selection of 100 graphic artworks depicting animals, both real and mythical frogs, dogs, lions and unicorns - held in the prints and photography collections of the Bibliotheque nationale de France. Each image is accompanied by a commentary that provides a historical context for the image and on the natural and symbolic history of the beast depicted. The panoply of wonderful beasts includes Durer's rhinoceros, Manet's cats on their Parisian rooftops, a carp by Hiroshige and Matisse's elegant swan, and the artwork includes etchings, lithographs, engravings and woodcuts from the 16th century to the present. In his preface to the volume, the cultural historian Michel Pastoureau considers the symbolic power of animals in the human imagination, providing us with 'a huge repertoire of signs and dreams'." -- provided by publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Animal?
This edition of Animal has approximately 164 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Animal?
For most readers, Animal typically takes between 3h 25m and 2h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 41,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Animal?
The estimated word count for Animal is approximately 41,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Animal?
Animal was written by Bibliothèque nationale de France. Département des estampes et de la photographie.
When was Animal published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.