Philipp, Michael
The Sun: The Source of Light in Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9783791379654
- author:
- Philipp, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Prestel
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 30.7 x 24.6 x 3 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Collections & Exhibitions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Sun: The Source of Light in Art explores how artists have used the sun as a reference point and inspiration throughout history. From ancient to modern times, the sun has been a symbol of limitless power, representing both gods and Christ, and serving as a harbinger of change. This unique catalog delves into visual representations of the sun across various art movements, including symbolic, allegorical, and mimetic qualities. With over 200 stunning reproductions, it examines how artists such as Rubens and Monet employed the sun in their work, while also investigating its role in pre-Christian objects and 20th-century abstract and surrealistic representations. Incisive texts provide insight into the solar symbolism used by artists across different periods, shedding light on the sun's significance in art history.
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