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Art of Suicide (Picturing History),New
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The Art of Suicide is a history of the visual representation of suicide from the ancient world to its decriminalization in the 20th century. After looking at instances of voluntary death in ancient Greece, Ron Brown discusses the contrast between the extraordinary absence of such events in early Christianity and the proliferation of images of biblical suicides in the late medieval era. He emphasizes how differing attitudes to suicide in the early modern world slowly merged, and pays particular attention to the onetime chasm between socalled heroic suicide and selfdestruction as a 'crying crime'.Brown tracks the changes surrounding the perception of suicide into the pivotal Romantic era, with its notions of the 'man of feeling', ready to hurl himself into the abyss over a woman or an unfinishable poem. After the First World War, the meaning of death and attitudes towards suicide changed radically, and in time this led to its decriminalization. The 20th century in fact witnessed a growing ambivalence towards suicidal acts, which today are widely regarded either as expressions of a deathwish or as cries for help. Brown concludes with Warhol's picture of Marilyn Monroe and the videos taken by the notorious Dr Kevorkian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of The Art of Suicide? A: The Art of Suicide explores the history of the visual representation of suicide from ancient times to its decriminalization in the 20th century.
- Q: Who is the author of The Art of Suicide? A: The book is authored by Ron Brown.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Art of Suicide? A: The Art of Suicide was published on January 2, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does The Art of Suicide have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does The Art of Suicide have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is The Art of Suicide in? A: This edition of The Art of Suicide is classified as a new book.
- Q: What is the genre of The Art of Suicide? A: The Art of Suicide falls under the category of Arts & Photography.
- Q: What themes are discussed in The Art of Suicide? A: The book discusses themes such as historical perceptions of suicide, the contrast in representations across different eras, and shifts in societal attitudes towards suicide.
- Q: Is The Art of Suicide suitable for academic study? A: Yes, The Art of Suicide is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to art history, psychology, and cultural studies.
- Q: Can The Art of Suicide be recommended for general readers? A: Yes, The Art of Suicide can be recommended for general readers interested in art history and the cultural implications of suicide.