It surveys book art as a genre of art that becomes prominent from late twentieth century. Contemporary artists have made use of the book to explore the interplay between the function, structure, format, and language by deconstructing the book's physicality.
Includes an introduction briefly summarising the history of the book, and illustrations of book art that draw examples from art, installation, and design.
Each plate is explained in detail.
Includes a page of online resources.
Text by Christine Antaya.
Please note that only Asian artists are listed.
Includes an introduction briefly summarising the history of the book, and illustrations of book art that draw examples from art, installation, and design.
Each plate is explained in detail.
Includes a page of online resources.
Text by Christine Antaya.
Please note that only Asian artists are listed.
Access level
Onsite
artist
practitioner
publisher
editor
Location code
REF.ANC
Language
English
Publication/Creation date
2011
No of pages
208
ISBN / ISSN
9783899553666
No of copies
1
Content type
anthology
Chapter headings
Introduction
Art
Installation
Design
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