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Book Synopsis: Explores how artists from the European Renaissance to the global present have used sculpture and color to evoke the presence of the living body. Since the earliest myths of the sculptor Pygmalion bringing a statue to life through desire, artists have explored the boundaries between sculpture and the physical materiality of the body. This groundbreaking volume examines key sculptural works from 13th-century Europe to the global present, revealing new insights into the strategies artists deploy to blur the distinction between art and life. Sculpture, which has historically taken the human figure as its subject, is presented here in myriad manifestations created by artists ranging from Donatello and Degas to Picasso, Kiki Smith, and Jeff Koons. Featuring works created in traditional media such as wood and marble as well as the unexpected such as wax, metal, and blood, Like Life presents sculpture both conventional and shocking, including effigies, dolls, mannequins, automata, waxworks, and anatomical models. Containing texts by art and cultural historians as well as interviews with contemporary artists, this is a provocative exploration of three-dimensional representations of the human body.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule: The Met Breuer (03/21/18–07/22/18)
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Unlock the secrets of art history with "Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and the Body". Immerse yourself in the fascinating exploration of how artists throughout history have used sculpture and color to bring the human body to life. From the mythical tale of Pygmalion to the modern interpretations of Picasso, this groundbreaking volume takes you on a journey through centuries of artistic expression.
Discover the captivating strategies deployed by artists to blur the lines between art and life. Marvel at the diverse manifestations of sculpture, materializing in traditional media such as wood and marble, as well as unconventional materials like wax, metal, and even blood. This remarkable collection features effigies, dolls, mannequins, automata, waxworks, and anatomical models - both conventional and shocking.
Delve into the pages of "Like Life" and gain fresh insights into the profound impact of three-dimensional representations of the human body. With texts by esteemed art and cultural historians, as well as exclusive interviews with contemporary artists, this provocative exploration pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the history of sculpture.
Experience the extraordinary exhibition yourself at The Met Breuer from March 21st, 2018 to July 22nd, 2018. Visit our website and order your copy of "Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and the Body" today to embark on a visual and intellectual adventure that will leave you inspired. Order now!
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