For all their ubiquity; life and death have not been fully explored as integral themes in many forms of contemporary Chinese art. Life and Death addresses that lacuna. Exploring the strategies employed by a variety of Chinese artists who do engage with these timeless concerns; Silvia Fok opens a new line of inquiry about contemporary art in a rapidly changing environment.Fok focuses; in particular; on the ways in which these artists use their own bodies; animalsrsquo; bodies; and other corporeal substances to represent life and death in performance art; installations; and photography. Over the course of her investigations; corporeality emerges as a common means of highlighting the social and cultural issues that surround these life and death. By assessing its effectiveness in the expression of these themes; Fok ultimately illuminates the extent to which we can see corporeality as a significant trend in the history of contemporary art in China. Her conclusions will fascinate scholars of performance and installation art; photography; and contemporary Chinese art.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A very comprehensive telling of the Gurlitt caseBy CustomerThe art hoard of the Gurlitt family; most either looted or obtained under duress of their original owners; is a case study of the complexity of injustice still practiced in Germany towards damages inflicted on Jewish people in particular. The author did extensive research and delivered a highly readable book providing the background and personal accounts of the story. It is balanced and fair; a very good account.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 21st Century update to the plunder of art by the NazisBy GradientLots of research went into this book about the art hoard found in an elderly mans apartment in Germany a few years ago. Very interesting and well written a still evolving story.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bings BooksBy BingGood story for those interested in the looting of art by the nazis.
