ISBN: 9780233986579 - The Monument: Art, Vulgarity and Responsibility in Iraq (10 results)

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Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First UK edition 1991, first printing, matching copyright and publishing dates. Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd, London, UK. Large softcover in glossy pictorial covers without DJ as issued. Condition new, square tight and very clean book, spine not creased, sharp corners, no edgewear, no names, no underlinings no highlights, no bent pages. Small 4to, 176 pages, illustrated.…

First Edition. Fine paperback copy; somewhat dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xv, 153 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Contents; The art of the monument -- The symbolism of the monument -- The monument and the city -- Politics as art -- Andy Warhol and Saddam Husain -- Vulgarity and art -- The kitsch of Baghdad -- Turath as art -- Singling out the monument -- Ethical ambiguities. Subjects; Hussein, Saddam 1937-2006. Art Political aspects Iraq. Monuments Iraq. War memorials Iraq. Qaws al-Nas?r (Baghdad, Iraq). Art and state Iraq. Totalitarianism. Pop art Political aspects Iraq. Popular culture Political aspects Iraq. Baghdad (Iraq) Buildings, structures, etc. Iraq Politics and government 20th century. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine paperback copy; somewhat dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xv, 153 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Contents; The art of the monument -- The symbolism of the monument -- The monument and the city -- Politics as art -- Andy Warhol and Saddam Husain -- Vulgarity and art -- The kitsch of Baghdad -- Turath as art -- Singling out the monument -- Ethical ambiguities. Subjects; Hussein, Saddam 1937-2006. Art Political aspects Iraq. Monuments Iraq. War memorials Iraq. Qaws al-Nas?r (Baghdad, Iraq). Art and state Iraq. Totalitarianism. Pop art Political aspects Iraq. Popular culture Political aspects Iraq. Baghdad (Iraq) Buildings, structures, etc. Iraq Politics and government 20th century. 1 Kg.…

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Card Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Unopened; no spinal creases. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softback.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The cover has a little wear. The page edges are lightly tanned. 153 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size F: 9"-10" Tall (228-253mm).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. SUBTITLED : ` Art, Vulgarity and Responsibility in Iraq '. In August of 1989 a sculpture was unveiled in Baghdad, Iraq. It was created by Khalid al-Rahal and Mohammed Ghani. It consists of cast, crossed swords - each 20 metres in length. It symbolizes an Iraqi victory over Iran. LEARN more about : Abbasid Period, Ba'thi, arabesque geometry, mashrabiyya, Faik Hasan, Turath, Rifa'at Chadirchi, Qadisiyya, prayer-hall, viewing stand, constitution, schizophrenia, officialdom, and Saddam Husain. The author of these 153 pages examines the interplay between art and propaganda. Not just in this piece, but throughout his native culture - and as far removed as Andy Warhol. Plenty of illustrations - often critical of political positions. Cond : Paper wrapper is two full page colour photographs. One of the hand that holds the sword and the other (back cover) of a Saddam Husain propaganda poster. Spine fine, colours bright. No names, light general wear. No tears nor marks. Collectible art criticism. ! ! Quote (p. 11) : " ._._. would be in the same spirit as having him inaugurate the monument by riding under it on a white stallion. The horse is a key symbol of Arab male pride, and whiteness signifies purity. But, more importantly, as every Shi'ite knows ._._._. . " Size: 8vo. B/W Photographs (illustrator).…

Condition: very good. no dustjacket. larger 8vo pp.153. book.

SOFTCOVER. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. 4to Paperback 153pp, plates, index . [CONDITION: An extremely well preserved AS NEW unread and unmarked copy ] . __.To see more of our books on Building, Architecture etc type DbbARCH in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.…