This pioneering work, the first history of the art of the insane, scrutinizes changes in attitudes toward the art of the mentally ill from a time when it was either ignored or ridiculed, through the era when major figures in the art world discovered the extraordinary power of visual statements by psychotic artists such as Adolf Wlfli and Richard Dadd. John MacGregor draws on his dual training in art history and in psychiatry and psychoanalysis to describe not only this evolution in attitudes but also the significant ...
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This pioneering work, the first history of the art of the insane, scrutinizes changes in attitudes toward the art of the mentally ill from a time when it was either ignored or ridiculed, through the era when major figures in the art world discovered the extraordinary power of visual statements by psychotic artists such as Adolf Wlfli and Richard Dadd. John MacGregor draws on his dual training in art history and in psychiatry and psychoanalysis to describe not only this evolution in attitudes but also the significant influence of the art of the mentally ill on the development of modern art as a whole. His detailed narrative, with its strangely beautiful illustrations, introduces us to a fascinating group of people that includes the psychotic artists, both trained and untrained, and the psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, critics, and art historians who encountered their work.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1800grams, ISBN: 0691040710.
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Near fine. Printed paper wraps, quarto [8.5" x 11"], illustrated in color and b&w. Book has mild edgewear and rubbing to wraps, binding tight, text clean bright and unmarked.
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Like New. Size: 11x8x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Minor shelf wear. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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1st edition, 1st printing. xix, 390 pp. Bibliography, index. Fine book (no markings) / Very Good dust jacket (price not clipped; 1-1/2" tear top front dj panel, 3/4" tear bottom front dj panel, light edgewear; light and uniform fading to dj spine). A clean, fresh copy.
