Excerpt from Thresholds, 29: Inversions
This issue of Thresholds takes as its starting point the fundamental ambiguity of what it means to invert something. Although at it most literal level, to invert is to turn inside - out or upside-down, or to reverse the position, order, or condition of,1 one often encounters much hazier interpretations, whereby anything which deviates from the norm is considered to constitute an inversion of that norm. This implied equality between the concepts of inversion, transgression, and disruption led me to inquire: What is the relationship between a literal inversion and its associated meanings? And why and has this term inversion become ubiquitous to the point of lending itself to such broad - and often vague - interpretations?
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of inversion and its multifaceted expressions in the 20th century and beyond. From perspectives in mathematics and geometry to its manifestations in art, architecture, and urban planning, the author explores how inversion operates as both a literal and symbolic force. The author examines inversion as a tool for disruption, subversion, and critique, as well as its potential to challenge and reshape our perceptions of space, form, and social norms. Through a diverse range of case studies, this book offers a nuanced understanding of inversion, its complexities, and its enduring significance in shaping our world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332708864_0
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