Contemporary Erotic Drawing
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (885 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1888332247 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 100 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
And so, to examine the subject of eroticism and human sexuality, it seems appropriate to examine these 100 drawings. In describing the immediacy and intimacy of drawing, Joseph Beuys once stated, "Drawing is thinking," and indeed, for many artists, drawing is a highly personal and revealing process in which raw ideas are expressed, allowing spontaneous imagery or thoughts to emerge. Many of the images seem to work against images in the media, and so define what is erotic and titallating in their own terms. Encompassing the subjects of sexuality and erotica, The Aldrich Contemporary Museum presents this catalogue from the Contemporary Erotic Drawing exhibition, featuring more than 35 artists. This 204-page catalogue includes drawings in varyious media by artists such as Ida Applebroog, Cecily Brown, Leon Golub, Tracy Nakayama, Mark Dean Veca and Su-en Wong; features two essays by Sue Taylor and Wayne Koestenbaum; and biographical information on the artists.
wiredweird said Drawings, and a book of drawings. I like the drawings. Georgia Marsh and Danica Phelps offer sensitive sketches of couples coupled, Gina Magrid explores the boundary between clinical and erotic, Ruth Marten baffles, Scott Martin amuses, and Kim McCarty disturbs. Juan Gomez evokes something of complex plumbing and Popeye's Olive Oyl in his almost-legible connections. As a whole, the collection displays a high level of artistry. End notes add to the reader's knowledge of each artist, but a few essays at the start will remind some r