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Book SynopsisA wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you''ve never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcastWe''re all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh''s suicide, you may not be aware that there''s pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn''t die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol''s most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy''s moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?
ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and m
