A. David Napier
Masks, Transformation, and Paradox
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520045330
- author:
- A. David Napier
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 22.96 x 15.24 x 2.13 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Fashion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Masks are used in various cultural contexts to mark transitions and convey complex ideas. In this study, A. David Napier examines the role of masks in these situations, focusing on their symbolic meaning. The author explores mask iconography through a comparison of Greek, Eastern, and Indian models, highlighting the significance of ambivalence in these cultures. The book draws on specific examples from preclassical Greece, including those of the Satyr and Gorgon, to illustrate its arguments. By investigating the use of masks across different cultures, Napier sheds light on the ways in which they are used to navigate paradoxical problems and convey complex ideas.
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