Origins, Imitation, Conventions: Representation in the Visual Arts
James S. Ackerman • MIT Press • ISBN 9780262011860
Origins, Imitation, Conventions: Representation in the Visual Arts
James S. Ackerman • MIT Press • ISBN-13 9780262011860
ISBN-10 0262011867 • 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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