The Spectacular Body: Science, Method and Meaning in the Work of Degas - Anthea Callen - Books - Yale University Press - 9780300054439 - February 22, 1995
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The Spectacular Body: Science, Method and Meaning in the Work of Degas 1st edition

Anthea Callen

The Spectacular Body: Science, Method and Meaning in the Work of Degas 1st edition

Explores the ways in which the human body, especially the female body, was visualized by artists in the late-19th century. The book focuses on the work of Degas and deals with issues of gender, sexuality and visual representation to illuminate the Impressionist's depictions of women.


256 pages, 108 b&w illustrations, 25 colour plates, notes, bibliography, index

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released February 22, 1995
ISBN13 9780300054439
Publishers Yale University Press
Pages 256
Dimensions 261 × 199 × 23 mm   ·   952 g
Language English  

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