Elizabeth, S.

The Art of Darkness: A Treasury of the Morbid, Melancholic and Macabre: Volume 2 (Art in the Margins)

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ISBN 13:: 9780711269200
author:: Elizabeth, S.
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 22.4 x 17.1 centimetres (0.55 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, General,
Condition:: New
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The Art of Darkness: A Treasury of the Morbid, Melancholic and Macabre by S. Elizabeth is a visually rich sourcebook that explores the fascination with darkness in art throughout history. From Gentileschi's revenge through Bosch's hellish visions to Munch's iconic The Scream, this book delves into the works of artists who have been drawn to the macabre. The book features eclectic artworks that not only haunt and horrify but also mesmerize and delight, playing on our innermost fears. With thoughtful and evocative text, Elizabeth offers insight into each artist's influences and inspirations, examining what comfort can be found in facing our demons. This treasury of the morbid, melancholic and macabre invites us to sit with these shadows from the safety of our armchairs. Through Dreams & Nightmares, Matters of Mortality, Depravity & Destruction, and Gods & Monsters, this book introduces sometimes disturbing yet beautiful artworks that indulge our greatest fears. By exploring and examining these works, we can gain a deeper understanding of what draws us to fear and the grotesque, and what it reveals about the human mind.

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