Apparitions: Frottages and Rubbings from 1860 to Now

by Allegra Presenti and Allegra Pesenti

This fascinating publication sheds light on a medium that combines the qualities of drawing with those of sculpture, printmaking, and painting, and is the first to focus exclusively on the art technique known as frottage, derived from the French word frotter, meaning "to rub." Over 100 pieces, ranging from contemporary conceptual works to rubbings recording tombs and inscriptions, are assembled and sumptuously reproduced in color. More...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300214693
• ISBN13: 9780300214697
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Menil Foundation
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.8" x 12.4"