Masks have fascinated for thousands of years; since the genesis of the notion of the supernatural, they have existed in all cultures and allow the wearer to transmute into another form of existence. Their cultural significance has changed over time, but what does the mask mean today-in rites, theatre, and society? And how do masks inspire the visual arts? This volume shows how artistic positions, ranging from Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, and contemporary art, focus on the mask.
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Masks have fascinated for thousands of years; since the genesis of the notion of the supernatural, they have existed in all cultures and allow the wearer to transmute into another form of existence. Their cultural significance has changed over time, but what does the mask mean today-in rites, theatre, and society? And how do masks inspire the visual arts? This volume shows how artistic positions, ranging from Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, and contemporary art, focus on the mask.
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Add this copy of Mask: the Art of Transformation to cart. $194.50, very good condition, Sold by Magers and Quinn Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by Wienand Verlag.
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Very Good. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover in dustjacket. First Edition. Condition is Very Good in a Very Good dustjacket. Book has clean covers and pages along with a tight, square binding. Corners bumped. The clear dustjacket is clean with no rips or tears. Text in German and English. Exhibit brochure laid in. Photos upon request.
