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Cambridge University Press Cambridge The Grotesque in Western Art and Culture - Book

Name: Cambridge The Grotesque in Western Art and Culture - Book
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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Explore the complex history of the grotesque through this scholarly work from Cambridge University Press. Frances S. Connelly provides a fresh perspective on how the grotesque has shaped Western art and culture from 1500 to the present day. Rather than following a simple timeline, this book examines the non-linear evolution of the subject by analyzing key works within their specific social and cultural contexts. By taking a broad historical view, the text identifies the grotesque as a continuous tradition made up of several distinct elements. Readers will learn about the ornamental, the carnivalesque and caricatural, and the traumatic and profound aspects of the image. This book offers a clear model for understanding how these visual elements function across centuries of artistic development. It is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in art history, cultural studies, and the evolution of visual traditions in the West.

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Covers a wide historical range from 1500 to the present day to show the evolution of Western art.

Analyzes key works by placing them within their immediate social and cultural environments.

Identifies four distinct strands of the grotesque: ornamental, carnivalesque, caricatural, traumatic, and profound.

Provides a non-linear look at how the grotesque has developed throughout history.

Offers a formal model for understanding the role of the grotesque in visual culture.

Published by Cambridge University Press to ensure academic quality and depth.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1107629969
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Themes & Concepts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 October 2014
Listed Since: 21 December 2013

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