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"Body of Art juxtaposes Sandro Botticelli's Venus with Vanessa Beecroft's army of naked women, the iconic head of Nefertiti, and the work of Ryan Trecartin, among many other artists, to stunning effect. Highly recommended", Artnet.
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 Abramović, 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.
Specifications:
Format: Hardback.
Size: 305 x 238 mm, 12 x 9 3/8 in.
Pages: 440 pp.
Illustrations: 440 colour illustrations.
ISBN: 9780714869667.
Contents and sections:
The cycle of bodily life By Jennifer Blessing.
Beauty.
Identity.
Power.
Religion and belief.
Sex and gender.
Emotion embodied.
The body’s limits.
Bodies and space.
The abject body.
The absent body.
Timeline.
Index.
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9.38 in (23.83 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2015
- Production Type:New Custom(Current Production)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 97807148696671stDibs: LU187835345713
Phaidon
PHAIDON: HOME OF THE VISUAL ARTS
Phaidon Press, founded in Vienna in 1923 is the premier global publisher of the creative arts. We work with the world's most influential authors to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food, travel, and illustrated books for children that represent the very best in design, quality, and taste. Phaidon's beautiful illustrated books are treasured worldwide for their outstanding content and award-winning production. In October 2012, Phaidon came under new ownership and its new senior management team began the task of growing the company for the long term as the world's leading publisher of books in the visual arts, food, and children's markets. Publishing successes in subsequent years expanded the growing art program to include books made in collaboration with the global superstar Rihanna, NIKE, photographer Annie Leibovitz, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, the streetwear brand Supreme, and Cecily Brown, one of many cutting-edge artists in the company's iconic Contemporary Artists Series. More recently, Phaidon has successfully added interior design to its core publishing categories. Phaidon now operates a global sales and distribution network, selling in over 100 countries and publishing books in English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, and German, and with an increasing number of publishing partners in further languages.
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