I'd rather be laughing

Author

Perrone, Jeff

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Artforum. 1992, Num. 6, Vol. 30, 102-107, 6 ill. (4 col.)

ISSN

0004-3532

Abstract (en)

Addresses the fundamental humor in the work (photography, painting) of William Wegman. Compares Wegman to a comedian, noting his genius for timing, and his use of props, accessories, and imagery to convey humor.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Pictorial arts -- United States
• Wegman, William, b.1943
• Photography
• United States
• 1900-2000
• Humor
• Iconography
• Painting
• Art

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- États-Unis
• Wegman, William, n.1943
• Photographie
• Etats-Unis
• 1900-2000
• Humour
• Iconographie
• Peinture
• Art

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920701-00427872

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