Modern Art and the Grotesque

Frances Connelly Examines How The Concept Of The Grotesque Has Influenced The History Practice And Theory Of Art In The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries. The Grotesque Has Been Adopted By A Succession Of Artists As A Way To Push Beyond Established Boundaries; Explore Alternate Modes Of Experience And Expression; And Challenge The Status Quo. Examining Specific Images By A Range Of Artists Such As Ingres Gauguin Hch De Kooning Polke And Mona Hatoum These Essays Encompass A Variety Of Media--Including Medical Illustration Paintings Prints Photography Multimedia Installations And Film.