Food in Art: From Prehistory to Renaissance

by Gillian Riley

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From ancient Rome to early modern Europe, the relationship between humans and food has been portrayed in artworks for thousands of years. From farming, cooking and feasting scenes depicted in the Middle Ages in books of hours to the fish and fruit of ancient frescoes and mosaics, Food in Art gives fresh insights into how food items were cultivated, hunted, trapped, stored, traded, prepared and served throughout the ages. In this richly illustrated book, leading food historian Gillian Riley demonstrates how works of art can provide us with detailed information about the preparation and preservation of food that is...Read more
  • ISBN13 9781780233628
  • Publish Date 1 October 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Reaktion Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 288
  • Language English