{"product_id":"postures-body-language-in-art-9780500022610","title":"Postures: Body Language in Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Desmond Morris\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Subjects \u0026amp; Themes - Human Figure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery time an artist portrays a human subject, a decision has to be made about the posture of the figure. Will they be standing, sitting, or reclining? Smiling, screaming, or weeping?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever before given such dedicated attention, \u003cem\u003ePostures\u003c\/em\u003e argues that the gestures portrayed in a work of art can reflect the mores of a particular period in history, the customs of a certain culture, or a fashion in artistic styles. Exploring these with masterful subtlety, celebrated artist and anthropologist Desmond Morris uncovers fascinating insights about changing social attitudes and conventions throughout history, finding surprising similarities and significant differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorris's vast selection of gestures, from the handshake to the glove-slap, are analyzed and grouped according to wider forms of communication--greetings, threats, insults, and more. All are illustrated with full color works, ranging from prehistoric masks and Greek statues to contemporary paintings and sculptures. \u003cem\u003ePostures\u003c\/em\u003e uniquely combines Morris's expertise in both art and social science, shedding new light on even the most familiar paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45036064473239,"sku":"9780500022610","price":2267.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780500022610.webp?v=1769212672","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/postures-body-language-in-art-9780500022610","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}