Disfiguring: Art, Architecture, Religion (Religion and Postmodernism) by Taylor, Mark C - 1992-11-01

University of Chicago Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1992. Cloth, xiv, 346 pages, [24] pages of plates, illustrations (some colour); 29 cm. Religion and Postmodernism Series. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket, with a slightly sunned spine (bold & legible titles), protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Profusely illustrated. "Disfiguring is the first sustained interpretation of the deep but often hidden links among twentieth-century art, architecture, and religion. While many of the greatest modern painters and architects have insisted on the spiritual significance of their work, historians of modern art and architecture have largely avoided questions of religion. Likewise, contemporary philosophers and theologians have, for the most part, ignored visual arts. Taylor presents a carefully structured and subtly nuanced analysis of the religious presuppositions that inform recent artistic theory and practice--and, in doing so, recasts the cultural… Read More

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1992-11-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1st print hardcover, text tight clean and unmarked, minor bump to top tip of back board, dust jacket NOT price-clipped, dust jacket shows a small tape rip at top tip of back board and a small closed tear on front top edge, Very Good/Good condition overall.

University Of Chicago Press, 1992. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1850grams, ISBN:0226791327

Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Cloth/dust jacket Quarto. Hardcover. Very good/good. ocre cloth, blut lettering, dust jacket, 346 pp, dj with tears on edges Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.

University of Chicago Press. HARDCOVER. VG. Binding solid, pages crisp and clean, no markings found. Dust jacket bright and shiny with small internally repaired nick, light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with minimal tip wear. No expedited or international shipping, oversize.

University Of Chicago Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. hardcover. 346 pp; DJ is faded on the spine and edge worn, very minor soiling on fore edges. A clean book in tight binding. Dust jacket protected in clear Brodart cover.; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books. .

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1992. Hardcover. Art museum ex-lib. copy with some marks but very clean, tight contents. Dj faded in spots.. Mustard cloth/boards. Blue, color-illustrated dj with protective acetate cover. xiv, 346 pp. with bw images throughout and 36 color illustrations. A bit heavy at 5 pounds and may require extra postage. From the Religion and Postmodernism Series. Disfiguring is the first sustained interpretation of the deep but often hidden links among twentieth-century art, architecture, and religion. While many of the greatest modern painters and architects have insisted on the spiritual significance of their work, historians of modern art and architecture have largely avoided questions of religion. Likewise, contemporary philosophers and theologians have, for the most part, ignored visual arts. Taylor presents a carefully structured and subtly nuanced analysis of the religious presuppositions that inform recent artistic theory and practice—and, in doing so, recasts… Read More

University of Chicago Press, 1992-11-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

University Of Chicago Press. New. 1993. Hardcover. 0226791327 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED -- - Corresponds to ISBN: 0226791327. Xiv, 346 pp. , many illustratios, lg. 4to. Description: " 'Disfiguring' is the first sustained interpretation of the deep but often hidden links among twentieth-century art, architecture, and religion. While many of the greatest modern painters and architects have insisted on the spiritual significance of their work, historians of modern art and architecture have largely avoided questions of religion. Likewise, contemporary philosophers and theologians have, for the most part, ignored visual arts. Taylor presents a carefully structured and subtly nuanced analysis of the religious presuppositions that inform recent artistic theory and practice--and, in doing so, recasts the cultural landscape of our era.… Read More