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Striking Resemblance: The Changing Art of Portraiture

Striking Resemblance: The Changing Art of Portraiture
Library Shelf Location 06.PORT
Publication Date 2014
Description

This survey of historical and modern portraiture presents a fundamentally new and exciting exploration of how people view themselves, their personal relationships, and their tribes. Portraits—single, double, and group—are the focus of this fascinating volume. Encompassing work from the 18th century to the present, this selection examines how portraits shape our notion of self in the context of individuality, partnerships, and relationships. Three illustrated essays probe topics such as the portrait from the perspective of photography, cinema, and theater; the double portrait in all its variety, such as heterosexual and same-sex couples, mother and child, twins, reflections, shadows, and doppelgangers; and the sometimes uneasy alliance between the individual and community in portraiture. Thought-provoking and fascinating, this book will appeal to readers interested in art history and social criticism as well as psychology and social media.

ISBN 9783791352893
Quantity 1
Pages 176
Authors Susan Sidlauskas, Donna Gustafson
Format Hardback
Publisher Prestel Publishing, New York
Category Art by Subject
Keyword Portraits
Related Event Travelling Library Collection (Portraits, suitable for Primary)
Language English

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