9781855144163 - 21st-century Portraits by Jo Higgins (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. This striking book explores contemporary portraiture from the past decade. The selection features cutting-edge new work from the international art community and reflects an increasing interest in identity worldwide. Organised thematically, the book examines seven key strands of portraiture: The Body; The Self-Portrait; The Invented Portrait; The Anonymous Portrait; Social Identity; The Celebrity Portrait. With an essay by Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, London, that locates contemporary portraiture within a historic tradition, 21st Century Portraits examines current trends, showcasing the wide range of media today's artists are using. This book includes an extensive bibliography and is an essential reference work in the field of twenty-first-century portraiture. It will present many images to academic, curatorial and general audiences, including museum and gallery visitors and general art book buyers in the trade for the first time. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

gebundene Ausgabe. OPp. Condition: Sehr gut. Auflage: 01. 239 S. ill. Einband leicht berieben, ansonsten sehr gut erh. ISBN: 9781855144163 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1530.

Pappband (Hardcover) -. Vorwort: Andrew Graham-Dixon - weitere Mitwirkende: Sandy Nairne and Sarah Howgate - An investigation of the latest and most exciting portraits from around the world, this book is an essential reference work in the field of twenty-first-century art. With over 150 illustrations, this book highlights new developments in presenting the human form and face. , mit zahlreichen meist farbigen Abbildungen - - intern527-2166 Englisch - 239 S. 29 x 23 x 3 cm - Quart 1111g. mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren - leicht berieben und bestoßen, -.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 21St Century Portraits by J.O. Higgins. Published by National Portrait Gallery Publications in 2013. Hardcover. ISBN:9781855144163. Collectible item in very fine condition.