Lead in Modern and Contemporary Art

The book "Lead in Modern and Contemporary Art" is the first to critically examine the use of lead as a material and cultural signifier in modern and contemporary art. It analyzes the work of diverse artists and considers how gender, race, and class can affect the cultural perception of lead. The volume explores lead's relevance from art history, technical art history, art criticism, and curatorial studies, building on recent exhibitions and scholarship that reconsider the role of materials in shaping artistic meaning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Lead in Modern and Contemporary Art is a groundbreaking edited volume that delves into the profound and multifaceted uses of lead as both a material and a cultural signifier in modern and contemporary art. This comprehensive exploration examines the diverse works of artists from various regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and North America, while also taking into account the influential role of gender, race, and class in shaping cultural perceptions of lead. By bringing together contributions from a distinguished group of international scholars and experts across diverse fields, including art history, technical art history, art criticism, and curatorial studies, this volume offers a multi-faceted perspective on lead's relevance. This volume builds upon recent exhibitions and scholarly endeavors that reexamine the role of materials in shaping artistic meaning, thus placing the object and its physicality at the center of artistic inquiry. Through its critical analysis, Lead in Modern and Contemporary Art sheds light on the complex and enduring significance of lead in the artistic landscape, contributing to our understanding of the diverse ways in which artists have employed this versatile material to express their ideas and convey their messages.

Weight: 756g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350196445