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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the representation of the female body in Western art history, including works of sculpture, painting, and photography. The author traces a number of themes and motifs across multiple centuries, showcasing the influence of the female figure in the articulation of cultural identity, artistic impulses, religious practices, and social history. By considering major works of art, from iconic classical sculptures to celebrated paintings and contemporary photography, the reader gains an understanding of the ways the female body has been used in Western culture to convey a wide range of ideas about the human condition. Central to the book's discussion is the tension between the vulnerability and power attributed to the female body, an ambivalence that has informed the use of the female body in art as a subject and as a creative force, particularly in male-dominated cultures. The book considers the historical context of the works presented, with a keen eye to how changing cultural attitudes and structures have impacted the meanings ascribed to the female form across different time periods and cultures. This book will be of great interest to anyone with an interest in the history of art, gender studies, and the complex ways images and ideas interact. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780265022368_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9780265022368
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9780265022368
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