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Objects on a Table
Harmonious Disarray in Art and Literature
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The book offers four meditations on still-life painting, intertwining art history and literary criticism to explore the iconic and symbolic roles of objects within culture. By examining a genre often perceived as static, it uncovers the dynamic influences that drive still-life artistry, illustrating the vital impact painters have achieved through this form. Each essay delves into the representation of objects, revealing deeper meanings and motivations behind their artistic portrayal.
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Objects on a Table, Guy Davenport
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Objects on a Table
- Subtitle
- Harmonious Disarray in Art and Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guy Davenport
- Publisher
- Catapult
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- ISBN13
- 9781582430355
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The book offers four meditations on still-life painting, intertwining art history and literary criticism to explore the iconic and symbolic roles of objects within culture. By examining a genre often perceived as static, it uncovers the dynamic influences that drive still-life artistry, illustrating the vital impact painters have achieved through this form. Each essay delves into the representation of objects, revealing deeper meanings and motivations behind their artistic portrayal.