Snake Charm

by Marilyn Nissenson, Susan Jonas

This engrossing book explores the persistent allure of snakes, and traces the aesthetic, religious, and psychological impulses that have led artists thoughout the centuries to make these elusive creatures their subjects. An extraordinary array of illustrations reveals the many roles of the snake in art and history. 157 illustrations, 138 in color.

Genres: Art

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art accompanied by interesting facts about snakes in modern and ancient times mostly in symbolic form.

[Anne Poggio miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series. It took a bit to get into, and I think I would have had trouble understanding what was going on except that I had already read the third book in the series first. I believe book 1 and 3 were much better than this book.

[Sheherazahde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful coffee table book.

[Ellen Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

couldn't finish, afraid the art would give me nightmares. great art and great commentary on the snake as a symbol

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful images.