Guy Scarpetta's 'Les stratégies de l'artifice' Explores Baroque and Simulacrum in New Publication
Guy Scarpetta has unveiled 'Les stratégies de l'artifice,' the second installment of his 'Carnet d'amateur,' succeeding his 1985 publication 'L'impureté.' This new volume delves into concepts such as simulacrum, seduction, ecstasy, and the Baroque, focusing on tactics of artifice and counter-nature. An interview with Scarpetta conducted by Denyse Beaulieu addresses the Baroque spectrum and the relationship between the pleasures of art and the art of pleasure. Released by artpress on January 1, 1989, the conversation underscores Scarpetta's exploration of aesthetic and philosophical issues. The book links historical Baroque themes to modern art, engaging with ideas of authenticity, representation, and pleasure, marking an important contribution to the art literature of 1989.
Key facts
- Guy Scarpetta published 'Les stratégies de l'artifice' in 1989
- It is the second volume of his 'Carnet d'amateur' series
- The book explores themes of simulacrum, seduction, ecstasy, and the Baroque
- Denyse Beaulieu interviewed Scarpetta about the publication
- Scarpetta's previous work 'L'impureté' was published in 1985
- The interview discusses strategies of counter-nature and art's pleasures
- artpress published the interview on January 1, 1989
- The book examines Baroque influences and artifice in art
Entities
Artists
- Guy Scarpetta
- Denyse Beaulieu
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
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