Men To Avoid In Art And Life

Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining.This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does. Situations include men sharing keen insight on the female anatomy, an eloquent defense of catcalling, or offering sage advice about horseback riding to the woman who owns the horse.? These less qualified men of antiquity dish out mediocrity as if it's pure genius? For the women who have endured overbearing men over the centuries? Written with hilariously painful accuracy"Now, when you're riding a horse, you need to make sure to keep a good grip on the reins." "These are my horses."Through cringe-induced empathy, this timeless gift book of shared experiences unites women across history in one of the most powerful forms of resistance: laughter.? Started as a Twitter thread and quickly gained widespread popularity.? A great pick for a birthday or Galentine gift for a friend who needs a funny pick-me-up? Makes a perfect gift for women and feminists with a wry sense of humor, millennials, anyone who loves memes and Internet humor, as well as history and art buffs.? Add it to the shelf with books likeMen Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit,Milk and Vine: Inspirational Quotes from Classic Vines by Emily Beck, andAwards For Good Boys: Tales Of Dating, Double Standards, And Doom by Shelby Lorman.Review"[Nicole Tersigni's] hilarious juxtapositions of (mostly sombre) men portrayed in classic paintings with captions pontificating to the women around them have resonated around the world."- Daily Dispatch (South Africa) "'I'd tell you how great this book is, but I don't know if you'd get it. Like, maybe you'd *understand* it, but on a fundamental level? No. Maybe show this to your girlfriend or your mom. She might be able to help with the pictures. It's just - you look way too handsome to comprehend the layers in here. What? That's a compliment! Where are you going?'...Bitingly funny, heartbreakingly relatable, Nicole's take on the painted weary gives new meaning to 'art criticism.' I never wanted it to end." - Pamela Ribon, screenwriter and best-selling author of Moana, My Boyfriend is a Bear, and Note to Boys: And Other Things I Shouldn't Share in Public"Tersigni combines art history with social media to create something almost every woman (and maybe some men!) can get a great kick out of." --Ms. Magazine"The original Twitter thread was one part performance art, one part satire, and one part exasperated disgust at having your own joke or experience explained back by a 'concerned guy' on social media for the umpty-bajillionth time.