The Nude Male: A New Perspective
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Margaret Walters
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine.
The Nude Male: A New Perspective presents a compelling art historical analysis, chronicling the evolution of the male form in art across various cultures and eras. Margaret Walters uncovers the shifting societal perceptions and artistic interpretations that have shaped its representation, moving beyond traditional frameworks. This insightful volume argues for a re-evaluation of masculinity as depicted through the centuries, illustrating how the male nude functions as a powerful cultural signifier. It details the complex interplay of aesthetics, power, and identity, offering a fresh and comprehensive understanding of a timeless subject.
Author: Margaret Walters
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine.
The Nude Male: A New Perspective presents a compelling art historical analysis, chronicling the evolution of the male form in art across various cultures and eras. Margaret Walters uncovers the shifting societal perceptions and artistic interpretations that have shaped its representation, moving beyond traditional frameworks. This insightful volume argues for a re-evaluation of masculinity as depicted through the centuries, illustrating how the male nude functions as a powerful cultural signifier. It details the complex interplay of aesthetics, power, and identity, offering a fresh and comprehensive understanding of a timeless subject.