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History Portraits

Cindy Sherman • Schirmer/Mosel • ISBN Not provided

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History Portraits

Cindy Sherman • Schirmer/Mosel • ISBN-13 9783888144615

ISBN-10 3888144612 • 1991 • 1st Edition

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ISBN Not provided • Completeness 68

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Description

Cindy Sherman's 'History Portraits' is a collection of photographic works that reinterpret classical portraiture through a contemporary lens. Sherman uses elaborate costumes, makeup, and props to transform herself into various historical figures, challenging notions of identity, gender, and art history.

Book metadata

Publisher: Schirmer/Mosel
Hardcover1st Edition1991
Pages: 88Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Cindy Sherman

Cultural context

Category: Art HistoryCategory: Contemporary ArtCategory: Cultural CritiqueCategory: Feminist ArtCategory: Gender StudiesCategory: IdentityCategory: PhotographyCategory: Self-PortraitureInfluenced by: Marcel DuchampInfluenced by: Andy WarholInfluenced by: Barbara KrugerInfluenced: Contemporary ArtistsInfluenced: Art PublishersInfluenced: Gender Studies ScholarsCornerstone of: Contemporary Art Publications

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