Animals in art and thought: To the end of the Middle Ages;

The author looks at the use of animals, in art, dating from prehistoric cave art up to the middle ages, to represent social, religious and political beliefs of man. Includes an extensive bibliography and over 300 illustrated plates in black-and-white. Slight beginnings of hinge separation at front and rear boards. Dust jacket chipped at spine ends. With the bookplate and pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. xxviii, 580 pages. cloth, dust jacket. 4to..