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Beyond the Face: New Perspectives on Portraiture is a compelling collection of sixteen essays that delve into the intricacies of portraiture, challenging conventional views by uncovering the nuanced ways artists and their subjects express identity and historical context. Authored by some of the finest scholars in the field today, this groundbreaking work explores a variety of themes, from eighteenth-century iconoclasm and political vandalism to modern-day selfies and the emotive performance art of María Magdalena Campos-Pons. Addressing a broad spectrum of topics including early caricature and contemporary performance art, the book illuminates the complex dimensions of portraiture, bridging a gap in existing academic discourse. It serves as an invaluable resource for those teaching and studying art history, subjectivity, and identity construction, appealing to both general readers and scholars keen on exploring the dynamic and evolving genre of portraiture.

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