Martial Guédron's 'Visage(s)' Explores Western Face Iconography
Martial Guédron's book 'Visage(s). Sens et représentations en Occident', published by Hazan, examines the face as a central motif in Western iconography, akin to the nude body. The study investigates how the face is imbued with the function of revealing truths beyond its physical presence. Reviewed in artpress n°428 (December 2015, p. 83), the work delves into the historical and symbolic dimensions of facial representation in Western art.
Key facts
- Book titled 'Visage(s). Sens et représentations en Occident' by Martial Guédron
- Published by Hazan
- Reviewed in artpress n°428, December 2015, page 83
- Focuses on the face in Western iconography
- Compares the face to the nude body as a specific feature of Western art
- Explores how the face reveals truth beyond its physical appearance
Entities
Artists
- Martial Guédron
Institutions
- Hazan
- artpress
Sources
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