Dogs in Art

Art Critic Estelle Lovatt joins Anna to explore the role of dogs in Art through the centuries. It’s a fast pace tour that reveals the dynamic character of dogs from protector, dark force, to deity. We discuss the mystery of the Botticelli fresco on the Sistine Chapel, painted before Columbus discovered America, yet it features a Chihuahua like dog, questioning the origins of the breed. Revealing our relationship with dogs captured consistently over time through the eyes of the greats from Carpaccio, Van Eyck, Landseer, Stubbs, Reynolds, Warhol, Hockney, even Snoopy!

Show Notes

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo Design

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd for Gruffpawtraits

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Dogs.

They’re companions, guardians, and much much more – they complete us. And they just might save us from ourselves.

Anna Webb explores all levels of modern dog ownership and brings to life why every dog is extraordinary.

She speaks to scientists and experts - people who have and are changing our understanding of dogs - on everything from emotional intelligence to nutrition to behaviour, delving deep into subjects like homeopathy, telepathic communication and the pet food scandal.

It's thought provoking, alternative, and not a little subversive.

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