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The Female Nude

by Lynda Nead

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Publisher Comments:

Anyone who examines the history of Western art must be struck by the prevalence of images of the female body. More than any other subject, the female nude connotes art'. The framed image of a female body, hung on the walls of an art gallery, is an icon of Western culture, a symbol of civilization and accomplishment. But how and why did the female nude acquire this status? "The Female Nude" brings together, in an entirely new way, analysis of the historical tradition of the female nude and discussion of recent feminist art, and by exploring the ways in which acceptable and unacceptable images of the female body are produced and maintained, renews recent debates on high culture and pornography. "The Female Nude" represents the first feminist survey of the most significant subject in Western art. It reveals how the female nude is now both at the centre and at the margins of high culture. At the centre, and within art historical discourse, the female nude is seen as the visual

Synopsis:

In Western culture the female nude, more than any other subject, represents "art". The framed image of a female body is an icon for Western culture. This book brings together analysis of the historical tradition of the female nude and discussion of recent feminist art.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-130) and index.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780415026789

Author:

Nead, Lynda

Publisher:

Routledge

Author:

Nead Lynda

Location:

London ;

Subject:

Criticism

Subject:

Nudes & Erotic

Subject:

Female nude in art

Subject:

Nude in art

Subject:

Obscenity (law)

Subject:

Sex in art

Subject:

Criticism - General

Subject:

Criticism -- Theory.

Subject:

Art-Theory and Criticism

Series Volume:

9424

Publication Date:

19921231

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

184

Dimensions:

9.22x6.19x.55 in. .93 lbs.

Age Level:

18-18

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Product details 184 pages Routledge - 1992-12-00 English 9780415026789 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Gardners, In Western culture the female nude, more than any other subject, represents "art". The framed image of a female body is an icon for Western culture. This book brings together analysis of the historical tradition of the female nude and discussion of recent feminist art.