By way of introduction : inscriptions as subversion

Author

Gandelman, Claude

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Visible language. 1989, Num. 2-3, Vol. 23, p. 141-169, 9 ill.

ISSN

0022-2224

Abstract (en)

Defines the scope of the research concerning "inscriptions in painting" from a primarily semiotic point of view. Taking as its point of departure the antinomy between the written word and painting or drawing, it shows that in many cases inscriptions are used to subvert the pictorial content of works of art. Sometimes, inscriptions also subvert theological interdictions or taboos. Inscriptions can also be said to represent the "performative" aspect of the work of art; that is they are used to direct the gaze of the observer to specific spots within the painting and are part of a manipulative strategy of the painter.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing
• Inscriptions
• Painting
• Semiotics

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin
• Inscription
• Peinture
• Sémiotique

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920101-00416840

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