After-Affects | After-Images

Discover the profound exploration of trauma and memory in "After-Affects | After-Images," a compelling work by Manchester University Press. This 2013 publication delves into closely-read case studies of powerful artworks from renowned artists such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Ana Mendieta, Louise Bourgeois, Alina Szapocznikow, Anna Maria Maiolino, Vera Frenkel, Sarah Kofman, and Chantal Akerman. Spanning 416 pages, this paperback offers a deep dive into themes of bereavement, fatal illness, the Holocaust experience, migration, exile, and the confrontation with political horror and atrocity. Perfect for art enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book invites readers to reflect on the emotional and psychological impacts of these significant historical events through the lens of art. Enhance your understanding of the interplay between art and trauma with this insightful read.