The World As Sculpture by James Hall

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The World As Sculpture by James Hall

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Summary

From the Renaissance onwards, sculpture was the poor relation of the visual arts. Not only was it considered more pagan and primitive than painting, its practitioners were assumed to be manual labourers rather than creative geniuses. Yet this has changed, and this book discusses why.

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The World As Sculpture by James Hall

This vivid, highly entertaining guide, illustrated throughout, packed with fascinating characters, illuminating examples and heated arguments, seeks to understand the growing importance of sculpture as art and is essential reading for anyone interested in the arts.

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From the Trade Paperback edition.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780701168827
ISBN 10 070116882X
Title The World As Sculpture
Author James Hall
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1999-06-03
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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