Ancient Greek sculpture seems to have a timeless quality - provoking reactions that may range from awe to alienation. Yet it was a particular product of its age: and to know how and why it was once created is to embark upon an understanding of its 'Classic' status. In this richl…
In recent years the intersections between art history and archaeology have become the focus of critical analysis by both disciplines. Contemporary sculpture has played a key role in this dialogue. The essays in this volume, by art historians, archaeologists and artists, take th…
Sculpture and archaeology
by Jones, Andrew, Bonaventura, Paul
fromSubject/object : new studies in sculpture
Sculpture and archaeology
by Jones, Andrew, Bonaventura, Paul
fromSubject/object : new studies in sculpture
In recent years the intersections between art history and archaeology have become the focus of critical analysis by both disciplines. Contemporary sculpture has played a key role in this dialogue. The essays in this volume, by art historians, archaeologists and artists, take th…
The plastic sensorium -- The plasticity of genre -- Plastic's capitalism -- Postplastic futures? "A vital contribution to environmental humanities that explores artistic responses to the plastic age"
This is the first monograph exploring how, throughout its history, sculpture has provided a model to conceptualize photography as an art of mechanical reproduction. While there is a growing body of work examining how photography has contributed to the development of a Western 's…
This is the first monograph exploring how, throughout its history, sculpture has provided a model to conceptualize photography as an art of mechanical reproduction. While there is a growing body of work examining how photography has contributed to the development of a Western 's…