Portraiture (Oxford History of Art)

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pp. 256, “This fascinating new book explores the world of portraiture from a number of vantage points, and asks key questions about its nature. How has portraiture changed over the centuries? How have portraits represented their subjects, and how have they been interpreted? Issues of identity, modernity, and gender are considered within a cultural and historical context. Shearer West uncovers much intriguing detail about a genre that has often been seen as purely representational, featuring examples from African tribes to Renaissance princes, and from ‘stars’ such as David and Victoria Beckham to ordinary people. In the process, she shows us how to communicate with the past in an exciting new way.”

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ISBN 0192842587
ISBN13 9780192842589
Number of pages 256
Original Title Portraiture (Oxford History of Art)
Published Date 2004
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication Oxford
Edition Second printing
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pp. 256, “This fascinating new book explores the world of portraiture from a number of vantage points, and asks key questions about its nature. How has portraiture changed over the centuries? How have portraits represented their subjects, and how have they been interpreted? Issues of identity, modernity, and gender are considered within a cultural and historical context. Shearer West uncovers much intriguing detail about a genre that has often been seen as purely representational, featuring examples from African tribes to Renaissance princes, and from ‘stars’ such as David and Victoria Beckham to ordinary people. In the process, she shows us how to communicate with the past in an exciting new way.”

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Weight 1 kg