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What is Real? What is True?: Picturing Figures and Faces
What is Real? What is True?: Picturing Figures and Faces
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Picturing Figures and Faces is a collection of theoretical essays and artists' studies that explore the artistic representation of the human figure, focusing on portrait, death mask, body, and suffering, with illustrations by various artists.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: BAI NV
What is the true essence of reality? This profound question has captivated the minds of philosophers, scientists, and artists throughout history. In the realm of art, the representation of the human figure has played a central role in exploring these existential inquiries. "Picturing Figures and Faces: Theoretical Essays and Artists' Studies," a captivating collection of essays and artists' studies published between 1988 and 2019, delves into the artistic exploration of the human form.
Within these pages, the authors examine a wide range of topics, including the portrait, the death mask, the body and its suffering, and the influential artists who have left their mark on this artistic tradition. The book features a diverse array of artists, each with their unique perspective and artistic approach. Some of the notable figures featured in the book include Egon Schiele, René Magritte, Balthus, On Kawara, Paul De Vylder, Jan Vercruysse, Bill Viola, Anthony Gormley, Jan Fabre, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Dirk Braeckman, and Elly Strik.
The texts in "Picturing Figures and Faces" are accompanied by rich illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the artistic expressions discussed. The book's design, crafted by Antoon De Vylder, adds an additional layer of visual appeal, making it a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating exploration of the human figure in art.
Through their thoughtful essays and captivating artwork, the authors of "Picturing Figures and Faces" invite us to contemplate the complexities of the human experience and the role of art in capturing the essence of truth. This collection serves as a valuable resource for artists, scholars, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the artistic representation of the human form.
Weight: 1406g
Dimension: 222 x 267 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789076714639
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