THE OTHER FACE: THE MASK IN THE ARTS - HISTORY OF MASKS

THE OTHER FACE: THE MASK IN THE ARTS

Hard to Find Out of Print Book by Walter Sorell

The mask in its innumerable forms and functions is the earliest man created phenomenon and his most accomplished realization of our twofold existence. It gives man the imaginary power to maniuplate his own destiny, to represent or hide various facets of his ego, to protect, beautify, frighten or pacify, universalize or eternalize. It is his other face, artificial and artistic.

Walter Sorrell's book is a perceptive and wide ranging investigation of the magic and mystery of the mask and in particular of the universal significance of the concept of the mask as it is and has been expressed in the arts. It offers a full analysis of art forms from all over the world and throughout history which have depended specifically on the mask. Mr Sorell is also concerned to demonstrate the degree to which the obsession with masks and disguise has permeated all the arts from painting to puppetry and literature to mime. He illustrates his theme by singling out a startling diversity of artists for discussion, ranging in literature from the Old Testament to Jean Genet and in painting from Bosch to Picasso. He also includes a chapter on the death mask and throughout the book discusses man's apparently essential need for disguise in a world where almost everyone wears a mask.

• Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket
• Former Library Book Covered in Plastic
• Scarce and Valuable Title
• Great Coffee Table Book
• Size 19cm W x 25cm H
• 240 Pages in Good Condition

ISBN 0500231974

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