Ephemeral Bodies
| Author | : Julius Ritter von Schlosser |
| Publisher | : Getty Publications |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0892368772 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780892368778 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ephemeral Bodies by : Julius Ritter von Schlosser
Download or read book Ephemeral Bodies written by Julius Ritter von Schlosser and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The critical history of wax is fraught with gaps and controversies. These eight essays explore wax reproductions of the body or body parts throughout history, and assess their conceptual ambiguity, material impermanence, and implications for the history of western art.
