Summary
Ruth Millington: The Muses
Personalities Hidden Behind Art History Masterpieces
Debunking the Myth of the Romantic Muse
True stories about the extraordinary muses who inspired masterpieces of art. From the studios of Leonardo da Vinci to the covers of Vogue, art historian Ruth Millington reveals the astonishing role muses played in the creation of some of the most famous and significant works of art. It shows that muses had an active influence on artists, which leads to the breaking of stereotypes and a different understanding of the muse, as an extremely important and effective protagonist of art history.
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