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Philip F. Palmedo studied art history and physics as an undergraduate at Williams College, and received his PhD in nuclear engineering from MIT. Retired from a distinguished career as a research scientist and entrepreneur, Palmedo is the author of several books on art, most recently The Experience of Modern Sculpture: A Guide to Enjoying Works of the Past 100 Years.
From Angels to Werewolves grapples with some of the oldest, most widespread, and enigmatic works of art. Therianthropes, images that combine animal and human imagery into single beings, appear the world over, from the Ice Age caves to artworks of the earliest civilizations, from medieval manuscripts to Picasso's sketchbooks, from hunter-gatherer rock art to Disneyland (think Mickey Mouse). In this work, Palmedo brings his long experience and deep expertise interpreting and explaining modern art to connecting the dots between some of humanity's oldest artworks and their modern-day counterparts. Richly illustrated and engagingly written, From Angels to Werewolves offers up a fresh and engaging perspective. It will interest those who have studied such artworks for years and delight those encountering them for the first time, guided by an expert at the top of his game.--John J. Shea, Professor of Anthropology, Stony Brook University
