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Exploring the intersection of Surrealism and fashion, this book delves into how artists and designers manipulated the female body, creating a new, eroticized femininity. It highlights the innovative role of fashion magazines in disseminating these ideas, showcasing extraordinary pieces from Salvador Dalí, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Meret Oppenheim. With stunning illustrations, "The Surreal Body" presents a captivating examination of Surrealist fashion and adornment, revealing the complex relationship between art, desire, and the female form.
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The Surreal Body: Fetish and Fashion, Ghislaine Wood
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- 2007
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- Title
- The Surreal Body: Fetish and Fashion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ghislaine Wood
- Publisher
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN13
- 9781851775026
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of Surrealism and fashion, this book delves into how artists and designers manipulated the female body, creating a new, eroticized femininity. It highlights the innovative role of fashion magazines in disseminating these ideas, showcasing extraordinary pieces from Salvador Dalí, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Meret Oppenheim. With stunning illustrations, "The Surreal Body" presents a captivating examination of Surrealist fashion and adornment, revealing the complex relationship between art, desire, and the female form.