Body of art

• Date de parution : 15/10/2015
• Editeur : Phaidon Press
• EAN : 9780714869667
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 440
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Anglais
• Thème : Art en langue anglaise
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

The first book to celebrate the beautiful and provocative ways artists have represented, scrutinized and utilized the body over centuries - Examines art through that most accessible and relatable lens: the human body - There are no directly comparable titles in the market; this is the only book... Voir plus

The first book to celebrate the beautiful and provocative ways artists have represented, scrutinized and utilized the body over centuries - Examines art through that most accessible and relatable lens: the human body - There are no directly comparable titles in the market; this is the only book to examine the subject in such depth and scope - Diverse and multi-cultural, it explores the manifestations of the body through time, cultures and media - Visually arresting, this book will surprise, inspire and inform art lovers everywhere Over 400 artists featured: 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 - Follows in the tradition of bestsellers such as The Story of Art, The Art Book, The Photography Book, and 30,000 Years of Art - Perfect gift for the holidays, a classic in the making and an indispensable reference for any home library