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21ST CENTURY PORTRAITS
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Jo Higgins, Sandy Nairne, Sarah Howgate |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£29.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1855144166 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781855144163 |
| Publisher: |
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY PUBLICATIONS |
| Pub. date: |
7 October, 2013 |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Description: |
An investigation of the latest and most exciting portraits from around the world, this book is an essential reference work in the field of twenty-first-century art. With over 150 illustrations, this book highlights new developments in presenting the human form and face. |
| Synopsis: |
This striking book explores contemporary portraiture from the past decade. The selection features cutting-edge new work from the international art community and reflects an increasing interest in identity worldwide. Organised thematically, the book examines seven key strands of portraiture: The Body; The Self-Portrait; The Invented Portrait; The Anonymous Portrait; Social Identity; The Celebrity Portrait. With an essay by Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, London, that locates contemporary portraiture within a historic tradition, 21st Century Portraits examines current trends, showcasing the wide range of media today's artists are using. This book includes an extensive bibliography and is an essential reference work in the field of twenty-first-century portraiture. It will present many images to academic, curatorial and general audiences, including museum and gallery visitors and general art book buyers in the trade for the first time. |
| Illustrations: |
150 colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
National Portrait Gallery Publications |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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