Body of Art

Briefing

Design book to celebrate/examine the beautiful/provocative ways artists have represented the human body over centuries. Diverse and multi-cultural, explores manifestations of the body through time, cultures and media. Over 400 artists featured

Proposta

Cover featuring photograph by Mapplethorpe – a stretched out arm printed on grey fine linnen summerises the essence of the book, Iconic typography ( Stanley) clear text and caption treatments, image layouts designed to celebrate the art works.

Aportació

Visually arresting, timeless design represents beautiful and provocative ways artists represented, scrutinized and utilized the body over centuries.

Producció

Run: printed in xx distributed; worldwide finelinnen cover , foilblocking, coated fine art paper, 4 color