Creatures of Paradise: Animals in Art by Bryan Holme is a beautifully illustrated art book that celebrates the depiction of animals throughout the history of world art. Rather than focusing on zoology, the book explores how artists from different cultures and eras have portrayed animals as symbols of beauty, mythology, power, spirituality, and everyday life. Featuring paintings, sculptures, mosaics, prints, and decorative artworks, it demonstrates the enduring relationship between humans and the animal kingdom through artistic expression.

Bryan Holme brings together masterpieces from ancient civilizations, medieval Europe, the Renaissance, Asian traditions, and modern art, accompanied by informative commentary that places each work in its artistic and historical context. Richly illustrated with high-quality colour and black-and-white reproductions, the book serves as both an introduction to animal imagery in art and an inspiring visual reference for artists, students, collectors, and art enthusiasts.