The Iconology of Abstraction: Non-figurative Images and the Modern World (Routledge Advances in Art and Visual Studies)

By: Krešimir Purgar

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Synopsis: This book uncovers how we make meaning of abstraction, both historically and in present times, and examines abstract images as a visual language. The contributors demonstrate that abstraction is not primarily an artistic phenomenon, but rather arises from human beings’ desire to imagine, understand and communicate complex, ineffable concepts in fields ranging from fine art and philosophy to technologies of data visualization, from cartography and medicine to astronomy. The book will be of interest to scholars working in image studies, visual studies, art history, philosophy and aesthetics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780429557576
Related ISBNs:: 9780429262500, 9780367511296, 9780367511296, 9780367206048, 9780367206048
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 06/18/20
Copyrighted By:: Routledge
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Computers and Internet, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Krešimir Purgar