Shadows - in Nature, Life and Art (Paperback)

Whats the difference between a cast shadow and a form shadow? Why do shadows become increasingly important in Western art? Can we only ever see shadows, not objects themselves, as Plato claimed? In this beautiful little book, printmaker and History of Art Professor William Vaughan presents the history of shadows, from their emergence in the visuals arts to their association with death and the subconscious. Get ready! You may never look at the world the same way again! "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

General

Imprint:	Wooden Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Wooden Books
Release date:	March 2021
Authors:	William Vaughan
Dimensions:	155 x 125 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-904263-83-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > BC to 500 CE, Ancient & classical world
LSN:	1-904263-83-6
Barcode:	9781904263838

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