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“Fingering Ingres” is a book by Susan Siegfried and Adrian Rifkin, published in 2001. The book offers a unique and interdisciplinary analysis of the works of the renowned French Neoclassical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
In “Fingering Ingres,” Siegfried and Rifkin delve into various aspects of Ingres’s artistry, exploring themes such as gender, sexuality, identity, and the body in his paintings. The title of the book suggests a tactile and intimate engagement with Ingres’s works, inviting readers to reconsider the artist’s meticulous technique and the subtle nuances of his compositions.
Through a combination of art historical analysis, cultural theory, and psychoanalytic insights, Siegfried and Rifkin offer fresh perspectives on Ingres’s oeuvre, challenging traditional interpretations and uncovering hidden meanings within his paintings. They explore the ways in which Ingres’s art both reflects and interrogates the social and cultural norms of his time, as well as its relevance to contemporary debates about representation and visual culture.
Overall, “Fingering Ingres” provides a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enigmatic figures in 19th-century art, shedding new light on the complexities of Ingres’s work and its enduring significance in the history of Western art.
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