Since the first funerary statues were placed in the first sepulchres; the ideas of death and the afterlife have always held a prominent place at the heart of the art world.An unlimited source of inspiration where artists can search for the expression of the infinite; death remains the object of numerous rich illustrations; as various as they are mysterious. The ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead; the forever sleeping statues on medieval tombs; and the Romantic and Symbolist movements of the 19th century are all evidence of the incessant interest that fuels the creation of artworks featuring themes of death and what lies beyond it.In this work; Victoria Charles analyses how; through the centuries; art has become the reflection of these interrogations linked to mankindrsquo;s fate and the hereafter.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great way to learn about small independent museums in the ...By MBGThis book is clearly written. engaging. and original. A great way to learn about small independent museums in the UK. and a great way to rethink what museums are all about. Anyone interested in museums will find this thought-provoking.
