Isbn: 9780243942237 - die mutterschaft in der malerei und graphik (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This richly illustrated volume captures depictions of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding across centuries of art. The author traces how the human body, particularly the female form, has been portrayed through sculpture, painting, and printmaking. From the idealized forms of ancient Greece to the naturalistic representations of the Renaissance, the book explores the evolving attitudes toward maternity within artistic expression. The book also examines the underlying themes and meanings embedded within these artworks, revealing the social, religious, and medical perspectives on pregnancy and childbirth throughout history. It sheds light on the significance of the Madonna and Child motif in Christian art, the influence of scientific discoveries on medical practices, and the changing perceptions of the female body during the Enlightenment. Through a comprehensive analysis of these artworks, this book offers a unique lens into the cultural and historical understanding of motherhood, highlighting the enduring power of art to capture the complexities of human experience. 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.…