Decorated Skin by Ferdinand Anton
The decoration of the human body is one of the oldest art forms known to man. This volume presents some of the finest examples of body painting, scarring and tattooing, past and present, from all over the globe. Pictures accompany commentaries of established anthropologists and scientists.
'Astounding and fascinating' - International Herald Tribune 'Magnificent' - Independent on Sunday 'The images are well chosen, well printed and beautifully photographed' - The Times Literary Supplement 'Fascinating and lavishly illustrated' - The Sunday Telegraph
Groning, Karl: - Karl Grü¾¦˜¼ning, the originator and editor of Decorated Skin, owns a vast archive of pictures, assembled from all over the world. He is an acclaimed book designer and was Art Director of Axel Springer Verlag in Germany for more than twenty-three years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500283288 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500283281 |
| Title | Decorated Skin |
| Author | Karl Gröning |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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