Body of Art
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Body of Art is a beautiful exploration of the human body in art over the centuries. Taking us on a journey from Hindu gods and ancient Greek reliefs to the sculptures of Anthony Gormley and Maya Lin, we discover how the body has been scrutinised, utilised and celebrated in the artistic world.
This examination featuring over 400 artists spans the ancient and contemporary, western and non-western and the abstract to the conceptual.
Encompassing identity, beauty, religion, sex and gender, power, the body's limits and more, this is an original and thought-provoking look at the human body across time, cultures and media.
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Please note: this book is available for UK DELIVERY ONLY
Body of Art is a beautiful exploration of the human body in art over the centuries. Taking us on a journey from Hindu gods and ancient Greek reliefs to the sculptures of Anthony Gormley and Maya Lin, we discover how the body has been scrutinised, utilised and celebrated in the artistic world.
This examination featuring over 400 artists spans the ancient and contemporary, western and non-western and the abstract to the conceptual.
Encompassing identity, beauty, religion, sex and gender, power, the body's limits and more, this is an original and thought-provoking look at the human body across time, cultures and media.
