The (True!) History of Art translated from the Norwegian by Deborah Dawkin spot-on for toddlers and first-time

spot-on for toddlers and first-time travelers and illustrated by Alexander Vidal

It’s plagiarism—but it’s a triumph

Charcot holds all of Paris in thrall with his displays of hypnotism on women who have been deemed mad and cast out from society

it’s time for the final batch of bread

The (True!) History of Art translated from the Norwegian by Deborah Dawkin spot-on for toddlers and first-timeThis small book contains big revelations. It unveils the mysteries behind the worlds great paintings. Or, it might not. The (True!) History of Art takes an outrageously speculative look at the stories behind the works of Monet, Rembrandt, and other masters of art. In a series of hilarious parodies, Sylvain Coissard and Alexis Lemoine answer the nagging questions of art history: What caused Munchs subject to scream? Why is Van Goghs Yellow Bedroom so