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Overlay: Contemporary Art and the Art of Prehistory

by Lucy R. Lippard

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Publisher Comments:

A groundbreaking look at the parallels between contemporary art and prehistoric art, by the author of Mixed Blessings.

Synopsis:

A study of how prehistoric images get "overlaid" onto contemporary art by today's artists. It attempts to understand how art can be meaningfully reintegrated into the fabric of society as a whole, as in prehistoric times.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-257).
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ISBN:
9781565842380
Subtitle:
Contemporary Art and the Art of Prehistory
Author:
Lippard, Lucy R.
Author:
Lippard, Lucy R.
Publisher:
New Press, The
Location:
New York
Subject:
History - General
Subject:
Criticism
Subject:
Fine Arts
Subject:
Art, modern
Subject:
Art, prehistoric
Subject:
Art, Comparative.
Subject:
Criticism - General
Subject:
Criticism -- Theory.
Subject:
Art, Modern -- 20th century -- Themes, motives.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Art-Theory and Criticism
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
v. 5
Publication Date:
19950401
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
9.25 x 8 in 21 oz
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