Restless, protean, fluid, evanescent - despite being hugely challenging to represent visually, water has gained a peculiar significance in the art of the twentieth century. This book probes the ways in which water has gained an unprecedented prominence in modern Western art.
Restless, protean, fluid, evanescentdespite being a challenge to represent visually, water has gained a striking significance in the art of the twentieth century. This may be due to the fact that it allows for a range of metaphorical meanings, many of which are particularly appr…
Examines the ways water has gained prominence in modern and contemporary Western art through a cross-cultural approach, finding parallels within modern and contemporary Chinese art.
Liquid ecologies in Latin American and Caribbean art
"This interdisciplinary book brings into dialogue research on how different fluids and bodies of water are mobilised as liquid ecologies in the arts in Latin America and the Caribbean. Examining the visual arts, including multimedia installations, performance, photography, and f…
"This interdisciplinary book brings into dialogue research on how different fluids and bodies of water are mobilised as liquid ecologies in the arts in Latin America and the Caribbean. Examining the visual arts, including multimedia installations, performance, photography, and f…