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The Body in Contemporary Art (World of Art)

The Body in Contemporary Art (World of Art)

by SallyO'Reilly (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

The Body in Contemporary Art presents an international survey of art made over the last two decades in which the human form is central. Featuring work across a range of media, from painting and sculpture to installation, video art and performance, the book examines the different roles played by the body in art, from being the subject of portraiture to becoming an active presence in live and participatory events. Including the work of both internationally renowned and up-and-coming artists from Francis Alys, Marlene Dumas and Matthew Barney to Oleg Kulik, Olafur Eliasson and Ernesto Neto, the book shows how the body continues to be pivotal to our understanding and expression of our place in the universe.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 224
 Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 28 Sep 2009
ISBN 10: 0500204004
ISBN 13: 9780500204009
Book Overview: 'O'Reilly's wide-ranging knowledge of contemporary practices and her particular predilection for feminist and performance art make her an ideal guide ... engaging writing and insightful observations ... will keep any reader on their toes and will surely be eagerly gobbled up by those new to the subject' The Art Book

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'O'Reilly's plain language and the simple structure of the book make it authoritative' - The Art Newspaper
Author Bio
Sally O'Reilly is a writer who contributes regularly to various art magazines including Art Monthly, Frieze, Art Review and Time Out. She has written numerous catalogue essays for international museums and galleries. She has curated and produced a number of performance events, both independently and as one of the founders of Brown Mountain College of the Performing Arts.