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Whats the difference between a cast shadow and a form shadow? Why do shadows become increasingly important in Western art? Can we only ever see shadows, not objects themselves, as Plato claimed? In this beautiful little book, printmaker and History of Art Professor William Vaughan presents the history of shadows, from their emergence in the visuals arts to their association with death and the subconscious. Get ready! You may never look at the world the same way again! "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas. 200
About the Author
William Vaughan is one of the leading historians of Romantic Art in the world. Currently Emeritius Professor of History of Art at Birkbeck College, University of London, he also lives in Somerset.
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- Contributor: William Vaughan
- Imprint: Wooden Books
- ISBN13: 9781904263838
- Number of Pages: 64
- Packaged Dimensions: 125x155x8mm
- Packaged Weight: 100
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Wooden Books
- Release Date: 2021-03-08
- Series: Wooden Books
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: William Vaughan is one of the leading historians of Romantic Art in the world. Currently Emeritius Professor of History of Art at Birkbeck College, University of London, he also lives in Somerset.
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