The Iconology of Abstraction Non-figurative Images and the Modern World

The Iconology of Abstraction Non-figurative Images and the Modern World

"This book uncovers how we make meaning of abstraction, both historically and in present times, and examines abstract images as a visual language. The contributors will demonstrate that abstraction is not primarily an artistic phenomenon, but rather arose from human beings' desire to imagi...

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Other Authors: Purgar, Krešimir (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Routledge 2021
©2021
Series:Routledge advances in art and visual studies
Subjects:
Visual metaphor
Abstraction
Art, Abstract
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Table of Contents:
  • Should abstract images have their "own" iconology? / Krešimir Purgar
  • The founding of abstraction : Wilhelm Worringer and the avant-garde / Anselm Treichler
  • The visualization of temporality in the abstract paintings of Barnett Newman / Claude Cernuschi
  • Digital abstraction : interface between electronic media art and data visualization / Birgit Mersmann
  • Reality effect of (abstract) maps in post-digital era / Ana Peraica

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