The Horse in Art

Throughout the ages, animals have been a source of fascination to humans. Whether loyal companions, enemies, or a means of sustenance, animals with their kindness, strength, beauty, and mystery have inspired people to create works of art (http://www.artsmia.org/animals/). "Throughout history there have been representations ranging from the realistic, to myth[ical], legend[ary], symbol[ic], and even murderous beasts; at the same time providing fascinating perspectives of our own humanity" (http://www.collegepapers.com/TermPapers/Art/Animal_Influences_in_Paleolithic_Egyptian_and_Greek.shtml)…