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A Short History of the Shadow

A Short History of the Shadow - Essays in Art and Culture

Paperback (01 Aug 1997)

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    Publisher's Synopsis

    Stoichita's compelling account untangles the history of one of the most enduring challenges to beset Western art - the depiction and meanings of shadows.

    "discriminating, inspired interrogation ... dazzling analysis"-Marina Warner, Tate Magazine

    "Ambitious and a pleasure to read ... a thoroughly worthwhile book."-Times Higher Education Supplement

    About the Publisher

    Reaktion Books

    Reaktion originally focused on the fields of art, architecture and design - its first book was Ian Hamilton Finlay: A Visual Primer by Yves Abrioux. In recent years Reaktion's list has broadened substantially, and now also encompasses animal studies, Asian art and culture, biography, cultural studies, current events, fashion, film, food history, geography, general history, music, philosophy, photography, politics, sports history and travel writing. Reaktion now produces around 80 new titles each year, and has about 600 titles in print.

    Book information

    ISBN: 9781861890009
    Publisher: Reaktion Books
    Imprint: Reaktion Books
    Pub date:
    DEWEY: 701.82
    DEWEY edition: 21
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 264
    Weight: 416g
    Height: 233mm
    Width: 156mm
    Spine width: 21mm

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