Romancing the skull
Peter Freund
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Romancing the skull
by Peter Freund, Hulme, David (Art consultant), Gordon Morrison
Published
2017
Publisher
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Pages
275
ISBN-13
9780648162117
ISBN-10
0648162117
Description
Romancing the skull' is not about Death: it is about Bones -- head bones. It looks at the skull in art, asking the question 'What is that draws people to the skull?'. It explodes with colourful and creative images from the worlds of political satire, contemporary art and pop culture, with a sidelong glance at medieval depictions of the skull as a reminder of mortality, and at the ways other cultures celebrate the skull and its use in Halloween and the Mexican Dia de Muertos. Featuring essays by Gordon Morrison, Julie McLaren and Peter Freund, 'Romancing the Skull' explores our fascination with the skull and how it is used as a symbol across genres, mediums and traditions. 'Romancing the skull' is a show that is about us all, and what lies beneath the skin. Exhibition: Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia (14.10.2017-28.01.2018).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Romancing the skull?
This edition of Romancing the skull has approximately 275 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Romancing the skull?
For most readers, Romancing the skull typically takes between 5h 44m and 3h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Romancing the skull?
The estimated word count for Romancing the skull is approximately 68,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Romancing the skull?
Romancing the skull was written by Peter Freund, Hulme, David (Art consultant), Gordon Morrison.
When was Romancing the skull published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.