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Editore: Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1861977689ISBN 13: 9781861977687
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Faces are endlessly fascinating. Their diversity, their versatility and their unrivalled ability to communicate make them an enigma. Artists and scientists have been trying to unravel the mysteries of what makes a face and how it functions for thousands of years. Where does the face begin and end? It is a slender and fragile boundary, where interior and exterior worlds meet. It is part of the body and yet it is elevated and fetishised. It is where our spirit and personality manifest themselves. The closer we come to an anatomical understanding of the face, the more impenetrable it seems to become. Future Face looks at the physical characteristics of the face and at how we read faces and use them to express our thoughts and emotions. Creatively juxtaposing historical and contemporary material, Sandra Kemp takes us on a journey through the myriad ways the face has been depicted and analysed, altered and reconstructed from pre-history to the present. It encompasses the physical - skin, bones and tissue - and the conceptual, where faces are re-imagined in the virtual-reality. Kemp invites us to consider perhaps the most urgent question about the face today - whether it will continue to be shaped by genetics and evolution, or whether we will ourselves determine its appearance in the future? She asks whether our self-image can keep pace with ever-accelerating technological advances, from airbrushing and digital manipulation to cosmetic surgery and face transplants. Do we face a crisis of identity now that realms of science fiction are within the reach of possibility? Published to accompany a major exhibition by the Wellcome Trust, Sandra Kemp's ambitious and wide-ranging study explores questions around the face, its representation and function. She unpicks some complex issues using a rich mix of intriguing material, drawing on art, technology, medicine and psychology. The book also contains a complementary chapter on the psychology of the face by Vicki Bruce and one on medical technology by Alf Linney. Future Face is a provocative and at times unnerving exploration of the human face. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Profile Books Ltd, 2005
ISBN 10: 1861977689ISBN 13: 9781861977687
Da: RUSH HOUR BUSINESS, Worcester, MA, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condizione: Good. clean used paperback copy, some minor markings on the pages, no stains or stickers, fast shipping with tracking number.
Editore: Profile Books Ltd, 2004
ISBN 10: 1861977689ISBN 13: 9781861977687
Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Editore: Profile Books Ltd, 2005
ISBN 10: 1861977689ISBN 13: 9781861977687
Da: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers.
Editore: Profile Books Ltd, 2005
ISBN 10: 1861977689ISBN 13: 9781861977687
Da: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.
Editore: Profile Books Ltd, 2005
ISBN 10: 1861977689ISBN 13: 9781861977687
Da: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.1.