Body of Art

英國Phaidon出版社有史以來最完整及深度的人體藝術畫冊超過400件精湛的人體藝術作品，探究人體藝術精彩的演進與驚人之美這本以布面裝訂的精裝人體藝術畫冊，將世界不同文化對人體藝術的美感及塑造過程做完整的比較與分析，解析跨越3500年從具像畫到抽象藝術，再到後期觀念藝術的各代表性作品。全書收錄超過400位權威藝術家，包括行為藝術家瑪莉娜‧阿布拉莫維奇(Marina Abramović)、野獸派畫家馬蒂斯(Matisse)及英國當代藝術家翠西‧艾敏(Tracey Emin)等。全書主軸探討藝術上所認定的人體之美、性別差異及如何超越身體的極限，將影響20世紀藝術最深的畫家梵谷(Vincent van Gogh) 1889年的作品《耳部包紮的自畫像》與行為藝術家Stelarc 2006年的驚人作品《手臂上的耳朵》(Ear on Arm)做比較，更將中國藝術家艾未未與德拉克洛瓦(Eugene Delacroix)，雕刻家安東尼‧葛姆雷(Antony Gormley)與德國藝術家約瑟夫•博伊斯(Joseph Beuys)並列探討，即使這些藝術作品創作於不同年代和不同地點，它們都有著神奇的相似之處，一本跨越時空及文化的人體藝術之旅，等待讀者一同發掘其中的迷人魅力。The first book to celebrate the beautiful and provocative ways artists have represented, scrutinized and utilized the body over centuries.Examines art through that most accessible and relatable lens: the human body.There are no directly comparable titles in the market; this is the only book to examine the subject in such depth and scope.Diverse and multi-cultural, it explores the manifestations of the body through time, cultures and media.Visually arresting, this book will surprise, inspire and inform art lovers everywhere.Over 400 artists featured: works range from 11,000 BC hand stencils in Argentine caves to videos and performances by contemporary artists such as Marina Abramovic, Joan Jonas and Bruce Nauman.Follows in the tradition of bestsellers such as The Story of Art, The Art Book, The Photography Book, and 30,000 Years of Art.Perfect gift for the holidays, a classic in the making and an indispensable reference for any home library.