The monument : art, vulgarity and responsibility in Iraq / Samir al-Khalil
1991, First Edition. London : Andre Deutsch. Fine paperback copy; somewhat dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #480727
ISBN: 023398657X
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-Na 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.
Price: €12.95