{"product_id":"9781797218502","title":"Museum Bums: A Cheeky Look at Butts in Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eBased on the eponymous viral Twitter account, \u003ci\u003eMuseum Bums\u003c\/i\u003e, a celebration of classical art, history, and shapely derrières, encourages readers to learn something new while still managing to have a chuckle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of Antinous, and the peach emoji all have in common? But of course, butts, of course! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Divided into six categories of keisters, this humorous history book takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear ends in museums around the world—from the lusciously rendered bottoms of Renaissance painting to the abstract curves of contemporary art. Heritage scholars and art educators Mark Small and Jack Shoulder pair illuminating social commentary, historical context, and lively captions with captivating depictions of tasteful—and sometimes cheeky—bums in art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Including an angel slyly copping a feel in a sixteenth-century triptych, a twenty-five thousand-year-old bodacious Venus, and Cezanne's dreamy booty-ful bathers, this assortment of artistic behinds is both a celebration and study of the bounty of beautiful bums and their everlasting impressions. \u003ci\u003eMuseum Bums\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to admire, appreciate, and have a good laugh, all while learning a bit about art and history—a perfect gift for anyone who likes fine arts, museums, and butts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIGHTHEARTED\u003ci\u003e AND\u003c\/i\u003e EDUCATIONAL: There are not many classical art books that walk the line of lighthearted humor. A book like \u003ci\u003eMuseum Bums\u003c\/i\u003e will fill the hole in the market for books that are both artistically educational and entertaining!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e POPULAR TWITTER BY KNOWLEDGEABLE AUTHORS: Heritage scholars and art educators Mark Small and Jack Shoulder run the popular Twitter @MuseumBums and have channeled this playful approach to art history and education into an expanded book! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e BEAUTIFUL, HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE EXPLORATION: With the feel of a fine art book, \u003ci\u003eMuseum Bums \u003c\/i\u003eis a gorgeous book that just begs to be displayed in your home. And with humorous content and an affordable price point, it's also a perfect gift for friends and family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Art history buffs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Art lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Artists \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Art teachers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eMen to Avoid in Art and Life\u003c\/i\u003e and other humor\/gift books sold at museum stores \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370591916093,"sku":"9781797218502","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781797218502_p0.jpg?v=1771567124","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781797218502","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}