The Art of Gothic - Couverture rigide

Scharf, Natasha

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1783052635 ISBN 13 : 9781783052639

Editeur : Omnibus Press, 2014

Synopsis

Recueil pour Ouvrages de référence publié sous la référence MUSOP55550 par Music Sales. The Art Of Gothic , whether it's music, fashion or culture, has roots that can't be definitively nailed down, yet its branches extend well into popular culture, with art in all its permutations drawing from the darkness and melancholy of the gothic aesthetic. This book uses 400 artworks to chart the history of this striking and bold movement, compiled by Natasha Scharf , an authority on gothic culture. From its beginnings as a subculture branching off from punk, musicians and artists embraced a new style, taking their lead from the widely-regarded first goth song 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' by the art-rock band Bauhaus in 1979. From this, the subculture has permeated everythingfrom album covers to fashion, literature, cinema, computer games and fine art, even spawning its own collection of dark subgenres like pop-punk, industrial, steampunk and neo-noir.  Charting the history of the aesthetic of the gothic from its very beginnings to the present day, this fascinating visual journey provides a thoroughly striking record of the movement for which image is everything. Through the different iconography and styles within this large genre, readers will be awe-inspired by the sheer pervasiveness of the style and its colours. Far from being a depressing visual style, the beauty and intensity of the 400+ artworks in the volume will definitely excite fans of gothic, as well as those with an interest in art. A collection as comprehensive and authoritative as this doesn't come along very often, and the odyssey from Post-Punk to contemporary cinema by way of Japanese gothic-Lolitas, videogames and the Vampire myth represents everything there is to know about this style, in stunningly vibrant images. The Art Of Gothic  looks like a work of art in itself, and is essential reading for anyone interested to know more about this most wide-ranging genre.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Dressed head-to-toe in black, often with extreme make-up, the gothic look has been a popular once since the 1980s. Gothic art is about more than just album covers and ephemera; it's about fashion, book jackets, cinematography, computer graphics and fine arts. And its influence frequently seeps through into mainstream culture.The first ever English language collection of gothic images available. Features 224 pages of gothic photography and artwork. Contains up to date references that encompass the modern gothic movement as well as the original movement that came from punk. Gathers imagery from around the world, including previously unpublished photographs and artwork. Each chapter includes two special features, including profiles of influential artists or styles. Features articles on the work of well-known artists such as Anne Sudworth and Roman Dirge as well as graphic design teams Parched Art, Leisure Process and 23 Envelope.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Natasha Scharf is a London based music and alternative culture journalist and is one of the world's leading authorities on gothic music and subculture who specialises in gothic subculture. She founded and edited Meltdown in 1999, which became the UKs bestselling magazine for Goths and she also writes for Metal Hammer and Prog.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Omnibus Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783052635
• ISBN 13: 9781783052639
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224