Language in the visual arts : the interplay of text and imagery / Leslie Ross.

Author/creator Ross, Leslie, 1956- author.
Format Book
PublicationJefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]
Descriptionvii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Pictures in words/words in pictures: working together -- Word/picture puzzles -- Picture/word puzzles -- Words as images -- The power of the word -- Monumental and moving words -- Conclusion. The bottom line.
Abstract "This book discusses text and image relationships in the history of art from ancient times to the contemporary period across a diversity of cultures and geographic areas. Focusing on the use of words in art and words as art forms"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 205-222) and index.
LCCN 2014008165
ISBN9780786467952 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786467959 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks N72.W75 R66 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold