Origins, Imitation, Conventions: Representation in the Visual Arts

James S. AckermanMIT Press • ISBN-13 978‑0262011860

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Origins, Imitation, Conventions: Representation in the Visual Arts

James S. AckermanMIT Press

ISBN-10: 0262011867 · ISBN-13: 978‑0262011860 · 2002 · 1st Edition

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James S. Ackerman's 'Origins, Imitation, Conventions: Representation in the Visual Arts' explores the principles underlying the creation and reception of visual arts. Ackerman examines how artists have historically used imitation and convention to create works that resonate with viewers, and how these principles have evolved over time.

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Publisher: MIT Press
Hardcover1st EditionMarch 15, 2002
Pages: 256Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: James S. Ackerman

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Inferred: Art CriticismInferred: Artistic RepresentationInferred: Historical Art AnalysisInferred: Criticism

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