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Condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Hardcover with very good dust-jacket. Clean and solid. Ships from a smoke-free home. Hand-wrapped ...
ISBN
9780500022610

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500022615
ISBN-13
9780500022610
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038249224

Product Key Features

Book Title
Postures : Body Language in Art
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Body Language & Nonverbal Communication, History / General, Subjects & Themes / Human Figure
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Social Science
Author
Desmond Morris
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
37.9 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-934317
Reviews
Accessible and enjoyable... Most effective when it uses art to draw attention to power dynamics and how behaviors can give insight into social structures.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
704.942
Synopsis
This copiously illustrated book, by the ever-provocative Desmond Morris, is a pioneering and lively exploration of the importance of body language in how we understand art., This copiously illustrated book, by the ever-provocative Desmond Morris, is a pioneering and lively exploration of the importance of body language in how we understand art. Every time an artist portrays a human subject, a decision has to be made about the posture of the figure. Will they be standing, sitting, or reclining? Smiling, screaming, or weeping? Never before given such dedicated attention, Postures argues that the gestures portrayed in a work of art can reflect the mores of a particular period in history, the customs of a certain culture, or a fashion in artistic styles. Exploring these with masterful subtlety, celebrated artist and anthropologist Desmond Morris uncovers fascinating insights about changing social attitudes and conventions throughout history, finding surprising similarities and significant differences. Morris's vast selection of gestures, from the handshake to the glove-slap, are analyzed and grouped according to wider forms of communication--greetings, threats, insults, and more. All are illustrated with full color works, ranging from prehistoric masks and Greek statues to contemporary paintings and sculptures. Postures uniquely combines Morris's expertise in both art and social science, shedding new light on even the most familiar paintings., Every time an artist portrays a human subject, a decision has to be made about the posture of the figure. Will they be standing, sitting, or reclining? Smiling, screaming, or weeping? Never before given such dedicated attention, Postures argues that the gestures portrayed in a work of art can reflect the mores of a particular period in history, the customs of a certain culture, or a fashion in artistic styles. Exploring these with masterful subtlety, celebrated artist and anthropologist Desmond Morris uncovers fascinating insights about changing social attitudes and conventions throughout history, finding surprising similarities and significant differences. Morris's vast selection of gestures, from the handshake to the glove-slap, are analyzed and grouped according to wider forms of communication--greetings, threats, insults, and more. All are illustrated with full color works, ranging from prehistoric masks and Greek statues to contemporary paintings and sculptures. Postures uniquely combines Morris's expertise in both art and social science, shedding new light on even the most familiar paintings.
LC Classification Number
NC765

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