At first the figure was used as an aid, enabling the artist to study anatomical proportion, fix a pose at will, and perfect the depiction of drapery and clothing. However, o ver the course of the 19th century, the mannequin gradually evolved into becoming the artist's subject, at first humorously, then in more complicated ways.
Munro examines their range of responses to the uncanny and highly suggestive potential of the mannequin. Jane Munro introduces this book by saying her aim is 'to give the artist's 'silent' partner a voice'. She certainly succeeds, as well as providing enough rich, often disturbing, material for contemplation in a world where the allure of androids and avatars is only increasing ' - Art Quarterly. We handpick our books and select the cream of the crop from a range of small independent art and museum publishers.
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