Shadows : in Nature, Life and Art Paperback / softback
by WILLIAM VAUGHAN
Part of the Wooden Books series
Paperback / softback
Description
Whats the difference between a cast shadow and a form shadow?
Why do shadows become increasingly important in Western art?
Can we only ever see shadows, not objects themselves, as Plato claimed? In this beautiful little book, printmaker and History of Art Professor William Vaughan presents the history of shadows, from their emergence in the visuals arts to their association with death and the subconscious. Get ready! You may never look at the world the same way again! "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:64 pages, 200
- Publisher:Wooden Books
- Publication Date:08/03/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781904263838
Information
-
In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:64 pages, 200
- Publisher:Wooden Books
- Publication Date:08/03/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781904263838
