The Iconology of Abstraction

Non-figurative Images and the Modern World

Krešimir Purgar

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English

Routledge
19 December 2022

The Arts: General & Reference; History of Art & Design Styles; Philosophy: aesthetics; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Perception

Series: Routledge Advances in Art and Visual Studies

This book uncovers how we make meaning of abstraction, both historically and in present times, and examines abstract images as a visual language.

The contributors demonstrate that abstraction is not primarily an artistic phenomenon, but rather arises from human beings’ desire to imagine, understand and communicate complex, ineffable concepts in fields ranging from fine art and philosophy to technologies of data visualization, from cartography and medicine to astronomy.

The book will be of interest to scholars working in image studies, visual studies, art history, philosophy and aesthetics.

Edited by: Krešimir Purgar
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 640g
ISBN: 9780367511296
ISBN 10: 0367511290
Series: Routledge Advances in Art and Visual Studies
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 19 December 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Krešimir Purgar is Associate Professor in the Academy of Arts and Culture at J. J. Strossmayer University, Osijek, Croatia.