Hotties in Art

Has an artwork ever made you hot under the collar? How often have you walked through a gallery, tried to focus on the text panel, but, really, just been enamoured by the drop dead gorgeous guy staring back at you? It''s magical to think how art can make you blush, sometimes thousands of years after it was made. Painters still get our pulse racing with a few strokes of their brush, as do the sculptors who turned stone into supple skin using their hammers and chisels, and the photographers who captured freeze-frames that still set hearts aflame. Offering a fresh and humorous introduction to art and written by Museum Bums co-author Jack Shoulder, this book searches art history, across movements and throughout the world to find the most alluring artworks - some famous while others rarely ever seen before. Whether you are looking for boyfriend material, a heavenly hunk, a bright young thing or even holding out for a hero, there is a Museum Hottie carefully curated for you. So if your idea of dating the ''Bachelor'' is absolute hell and you''d prefer an evening with Dr Pozzi by John Singer Sargeant, or if you''d happily exchange a doomscroll on Tinder for a late evening at the National Portrait Gallery, swipe right through the pages of this book and find your new art history boyfriend.

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Jack Shoulder is a writer, historian and educator who helps people see the world from a new perspective. His debut book, Museum Bums: A Cheeky look at Butts in Art History (with callipygian collaborator Mark Small) encouraged people to do just that by taking a look at the stories behind some of the most famous works of art in the world. He can often be found in museums and galleries sharing stories, secrets and salacious gossip about people from the past. If you exist on the internet, you can find Jack on Instagram and BlueSky.

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Has an artwork ever made you hot under the collar?
From the co-author of Museum Bums comes a playful, surprising and seriously entertaining introduction to art history through more than 50 sizzling works featuring the artists, muses, myths, and masterpieces that have turned heads for centuries.
Discover a global history of art with a steamy twist. In Museum Hotties, art historian Jack Shoulder takes readers on a hilarious journey to visit some of art's sexiest hunks of all time. From Apollo, the original tortured poet, to Lord Byron and his devoted Byromaniacs, this new take on art history explores movements and masterpieces around the world through the irresistible figures who helped shape them.
Featuring more than 50 full-colour works of art, this book is the perfect blend of objective art history and subjective hottie analysis. Whether you're a museum regular, an art newbie, or simply searching for your next historical crush, swipe right through these pages and find your new museum obsession.
A FUN AND ACCESSIBLE TAKE ON ART HISTORY: This isn't your average art book. Through a playful celebration of history's most captivating (i.e., smoking hot) subjects, readers will discover famous masterpieces, hidden gems and the stories behind them.HUMOR MEETS EXPERTISE: Written by art historian Jack Shoulder, this entertaining collection combines real art knowledge with clever commentary, making museum-worthy works approachable for every reader.FROM THE CO-AUTHOR OF MUSEUM BUMS: Following the success of the cheeky art history favourite, Shoulder brings his signature humour and fresh perspective to another unforgettable tour through the museum.
A HUGELY GIFTABLE ART BOOK: A hilarious gift for art lovers, history buffs, romance readers, museum fans, and anyone who appreciates beauty in all its forms. Perfect for fans of Museum Bums, Men to Avoid in Art and Life, and witty takes on classic art.