Why are there so many canines in fine art?

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dogs in artart historyWestern pictorial traditionhuman-dog relationshipcanine gazemoral perceptionscompassionlonelinessentangled fates.

Author: prismatic

Date: 6/7/2026

Article Summary:
The article explores the significance of dogs in art history, particularly in the Western pictorial tradition, from the Renaissance to the 20th century.