Illustrated Dictionary of Plastic Arts. Volume on the Human Body

Author: Gu Zhen
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: A picture with a classic, in itself is sufficient to illustrate that graphics possess the same symbolic function as literature. It can denote and serve as a basis for distinguishing the external features of things, and can summarize the myriad changes of nature. What differs is that words evolve from form to sound, and from sound to meaning, becoming an effective tool for expressing thoughts. This book introduces plastic arts in the form of a pictorial classic.