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The Book of Portraiture

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Exploring the quest for identity and representation, the narrative intertwines the lives of a desert nomad, a Renaissance artist, a psychoanalyst, and contemporary image-makers. Each character grapples with their origins and aspirations, seeking to inscribe their existence through art and connection. The book blends writing and images, creating a postmodern epic that examines the human desire to define oneself across different eras, culminating in a collective portrait shaped by individual yearnings and societal reflections.

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The Book of Portraiture, Steve Tomasula

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2006
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Title
The Book of Portraiture
Language
English
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Paperback
Pages
350
ISBN13
9781573661287
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Exploring the quest for identity and representation, the narrative intertwines the lives of a desert nomad, a Renaissance artist, a psychoanalyst, and contemporary image-makers. Each character grapples with their origins and aspirations, seeking to inscribe their existence through art and connection. The book blends writing and images, creating a postmodern epic that examines the human desire to define oneself across different eras, culminating in a collective portrait shaped by individual yearnings and societal reflections.