RaveLiterary ReviewAn intriguing lens on the history of Western art, once the ‘thereness’ becomes apparent. As this book’s lavish illustrations make clear, in art as in life, dogs surround us, but their presence often goes unremarked ... The Dog’s Gaze follows the formula Laqueur has established in previous cultural histories, of mortal remains and masturbation (respectively). Once again, he handles an enormous timespan with confidence and deftness of touch. The result is a book that is both erudite and entertaining.
