The Art of Love

I am quintessentially romantic, so this intriguing title drew me like a heartbeat. It tells the amorous tales of some of the art world’s most renown couples. I was indeed entranced, and found the idea and stories totally inspiring. The illustrations, however, were not my romantic nor artistic cup of......more

I read a book recently that tried to show a whole series of interconnections between artists – this one inspired this one, who worked with that one, who shagged those others. One of the things it showed me was how many managed to hop beds from one artist to another, with no end of toing and froing.......more

I love me some art couples, but I would've loved to see some of their actual art, even though the art featured was lovely. The main thing that made me take the rating down to a 3-star was Kay Sage's suicide being described as "her tragically romantic departure from this world." That ain't it, that wi......more

I am fascinated how lots of famous artists lives intertwine, how they have shared lovers and collaborate together. Whenever my partner and I go to an exhibition we are looking at the back story, who have the artists worked with, married, been lovers with, holidayed with. So you can imagine my deligh......more

This ARC was kindly sent to me by the publishers in term for an honest review. I thought that the concept of this book would be very nice and something I would consider purchasing for myself or as a gift (cute Valentine's day gift, anyone?) for other art historians in my life. Each chapter in the bo......more