People | Books, e-books and more
In the "People" category, you will find a diverse selection of scholarly publications that explore the representation, interpretation, and cultural significance of the human body and its identities in art and visual culture. The topics range from figurative drawing and the study of proportions to historical iconographies—such as the ailing ruler or the oath as a symbol of community—to queer perspectives, posthuman concepts, and the representation of old age, childhood, or erotic aesthetics. Practical guides to drawing, anatomical studies, and art-historical analyses of portraits, sculptures, or photographic images of the body are also included.
The works are aimed at art enthusiasts, students, artists, and collectors who wish to explore the development of artistic techniques, social narratives, or the interplay between art and medicine. In addition to non-fiction books and reference works, the category also includes calendars, exhibition catalogs, and guides on the fundamentals of drawing or the impact of art in everyday life.