Language in the Visual Arts: The Interplay of Text and Imagery - Softcover

Ross, Leslie

 
9780786467952: Language in the Visual Arts: The Interplay of Text and Imagery
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0786467959 ISBN 13: 9780786467952
Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2014

Synopsis

This book discusses text and image relationships in the history of art from ancient times to the contemporary period across a diversity of cultures and geographic areas. Focusing on the use of words in art and words as art forms, thematic chapters include "Pictures in Words/Words in Pictures," "Word/Picture Puzzles," "Picture/Word Puzzles," "Words as Images," "The Power of the Word," and "Monumental and Moving Words." Chapter subsections further explore cross-cultural themes. Examining text and image relationships from the obvious to the elusive, the puzzling to the profound, the minor to the major, the book demonstrates the diverse ways in which images and writing have been combined through the ages, and explores the interplay between visual and written communication in a wide range of thought-provoking examples. A color insert is included.

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About the Author

Leslie Ross is a professor and chair of art history at Dominican University of California (San Rafael). She lives in Mill Valley, California.

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Publisher
McFarland & Company
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0786467959
ISBN 13 
9780786467952
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240