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    Fleshing out surfaces
    • 2017

      Fleshing out surfaces

      Skin in French art and medicine, 1650-1850

      • 348 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Exploring the intricate relationship between skin and artistic representation, this insightful work delves into the works of five notable French painters: Fragonard, David, Girodet, Benoit, and Ingres. It highlights how skin serves as a complex surface that transcends mere aesthetics, intertwining with themes from both art history and medicine. The analysis reveals deeper implications of skin in the context of identity and perception, showcasing its significance in the visual arts.

      Fleshing out surfaces