Body and the East : From the 1960s to the Present

Abstract

This catalogue for an exhibition focusing on body art from Eastern Europe since the 1960s features essays on eighty artists from fourteen countries. The artists are organized by country, and an essay on the historical and cultural context of each country introduces them. The book highlights artistic expression in opposition to political repression. Includes brief bio-bibliographies for each artist. Bibliography 1 p.; 78 bibl. ref