Law: The Art Of Justice
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated survey of legal history and visual culture, Law: The Art of Justice chronicles the profound relationship between the law and the artistic traditions that have shaped its public image across centuries and civilizations. Drawing on paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and architectural masterpieces from institutions around the world, it presents the law not merely as a system of rules, but as a deeply human endeavor reflected in and shaped by art. The work details how iconic imagery — from blindfolded Justice holding her scales to courtroom dramas rendered in oil — has influenced public perception of fairness, authority, and morality. Authoritative yet accessible in tone, it illustrates how societies have used visual symbolism to legitimize power, commemorate landmark rulings, and grapple with the eternal tension between order and freedom. A compelling read for enthusiasts of art history, legal studies, or cultural history alike, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of imagery in the pursuit of justice.
Author: Morris L. Cohen
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated survey of legal history and visual culture, Law: The Art of Justice chronicles the profound relationship between the law and the artistic traditions that have shaped its public image across centuries and civilizations. Drawing on paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and architectural masterpieces from institutions around the world, it presents the law not merely as a system of rules, but as a deeply human endeavor reflected in and shaped by art. The work details how iconic imagery — from blindfolded Justice holding her scales to courtroom dramas rendered in oil — has influenced public perception of fairness, authority, and morality. Authoritative yet accessible in tone, it illustrates how societies have used visual symbolism to legitimize power, commemorate landmark rulings, and grapple with the eternal tension between order and freedom. A compelling read for enthusiasts of art history, legal studies, or cultural history alike, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of imagery in the pursuit of justice.