Body of Art
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (714 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 071486966X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 440 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Unprecedented in its scope, it examines the many different manifestations of the body in art, from Anthony Gormley and Maya Lin sculptures to eight-armed Hindu gods and ancient Greek reliefs, from feminist graphics and Warhol's empty electric chair to the blue-tinted complexion of Singer Sargent's Madame X. The first book to celebrate the beautiful and provocative ways artists have represented, scrutinized and utilized the body over centuries.Body of Art is the first book to explore the various ways the human body has been both an inspiration and a medium for artists over hundreds of thousands of years. Works range from 11,000 BC hand stencils in Argentine caves to videos and performances by contemporary artists such as Marina Abramovic, Joan Jonas and Bruce Nauman? Its fresh, accessible and dynamic voice brings to life the thrilling diversity of both classical and contemporary art through the prism of the body. It is the most expansive examination of the human body in art, spanning western and non-western, ancient to contempora
I've lost count of the number of times I've picked it up since. An impressive range of work" —Aesthetica"a thorough-going exploration of how the body has been represented" —The Independent"Body of Art positions itself as the most extensive survey of the representation of the body in art ever to be published - a bold claim, but one it deftly pulls off." —Daily Telegraph"Works are often presented in unlikely but enlightening pairings With modest design and concise comme
Body of Art is conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors. We work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children. Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. Phaidon is headquartered in London and New Yor
Fine book. Fine book, was a requested gift for my husband (an abstract artist). He has poured over it and the book still sits in his wonderful, messy studio open to favorite pages while gathering fingerprints and dust.. jen said Oh how I love this book. Oh how I love this book. Exceptional editing and assembling of images by theme, dancing through time. Will treasure and reference for years to come.. Great book GALOola