Body of Art

Name: Body of Art
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ISBN: 9780714869667

Phaidon Editors, Rebecca Morrill, Josephine New , Josephine New

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Phaidon
12 October 2015

Art & Architecture; History of Art & Design Styles; Human figures depicted in art

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. 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. It is the most expansive examination of the human body in art, spanning western and non-western, ancient to contemporary, representative to abstract and conceptual.

Over 400 artists are featured in chapters that explore identity, beauty, religion, absent body, sex and gender, power, body's limits, abject body and bodies & space. 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. More than simply a book of representations, this is an original and thought provoking look at the human body across time, cultures and media.

By: Phaidon Editors
Contributions by: Rebecca Morrill, Josephine New, Josephine New
Imprint: Phaidon
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 238mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 3.090kg
ISBN: 9780714869667
ISBN 10: 071486966X
Pages: 440
Publication Date: 12 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Body of Art is conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors. Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. 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 headquartered in London and New York City.

Reviews for Body of Art

Publishers Weekly - highlighted in Fall 2015 announcement issue Phaidon invented the art book. -The Spectator Body of Art is a fascinating study of the myriad ways in which artists have represented the human body, making often surprising and always illuminating connections between centuries, imaginations and media. -Jennifer Higgie, Writer and co-editor of frieze Who sees the human body correctly: the photographer, the mirror or the painter? And are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face or what's behind it? -Pablo Picasso Without reflection, it is difficult to understand the integrity of our corporeality, and the way that our mind is intimately interconnected, body and soul. -Jennifer Blessing, Body of Art The books on Phaidon's list are as individual and stunning in their production as their content. -The Independent