Eisenman, Stephen F.
The Abu Ghraib Effect
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861896469
- author:
- Eisenman, Stephen F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 142
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.02 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Abu Ghraib Effect by Stephen F. Eisenman explores how images of torture can be used to justify imperial power. The author argues that certain artistic conventions, such as the "pathos formula," have dulled public responses to images of torture. Eisenman examines the history of this convention, tracing its appearance in ancient Greek and Roman art, as well as in works by Michelangelo and Baroque painters of saints and martyrs. He also discusses how artists have challenged these conventions, including William Hogarth, Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso, Ben Shahn, and Leon Golub. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the role of art in politics and the ways in which images can be used to justify or challenge power.
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