Julia Kristeva's 'Thérèse mon amour' Explores Baroque Etymologies
In a 2008 article for artpress, Julia Kristeva examines the dual meanings of the adjective 'baroque' as defined by dictionaries. She notes that it first describes any object of irregular shape that strikes the observer as strange or bizarre, referencing the etymologically dubious origin of the 'baroque pearl.' The piece is part of her work 'Thérèse mon amour.'
Key facts
- Julia Kristeva wrote about the term 'baroque' in artpress in 2008.
- The article is part of her work 'Thérèse mon amour.'
- Kristeva notes that dictionaries define 'baroque' in at least two ways.
- One definition refers to objects with irregular conformation that appear strange or bizarre.
- The etymology links 'baroque' to the 'baroque pearl,' though this is likely false.
- The article was published on July 1, 2008.
- The source is artpress magazine.
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