Grasping shadows: the dark side of literature, painting, photography, and film

Abstract

"Grasping Shadows is the most comprehensive book to date on the artistic use of cast shadows, the first to offer a general theory of how all shadows function in texts and visual images. Accessibly written, it gives new insight into classic works while also exploring contemporary street art, popular songs, and advertising"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Introduction: the shadow landscape -- The shadow speaks -- The vital shadow -- The look-elsewhere shadow -- The completing shadow -- The independent shadow -- City of shadows -- Epilogue : living with shadows.