Résumé du livre
Devoted to the art of the art of the twentieth century, "Look " seeks to transmit rather than pass judgment on a century in which presentation has replaced representation. The challenge taken on by "Look " is to present the works of art in such a way that they present themselves, that they address us, their spectators, and that they speak to all of us. "Look " is therefore divided into three parts: the first, "Here I Am," presents works in which human beings are presented even if they are not specifically represented; the second, "Here You Are," features works that address their spectators face to face, that rely on the viewer to complete them; and the third, "Here We Are," displays a community of works that testify to what binds us together as a global human society. Lavishly illustrated and historically refreshing, "Look " features extensive text by internationally renowned art historian and philosopher Thierry de Duve.