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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…

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1 author picked Men to Avoid in Art and Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mansplaining is as old as the world, and we have the paintings to prove it! I loved discovering this great gift book in which the authors pair famous paintings with speech bubbles to drive home their point of modern-day sexism.

It has made me look at old paintings in a different way and wonder what the people in there are REALLY thinking.

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