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Romancing the skull / Julie McLaren, Gordon Morrison, Peter Freund, David Hulme

This work explores the skull as a symbol in art and culture, from medieval memento mori to contemporary pop culture. It analyses how the human skull is interpreted across diverse genres and traditions, including political satire and international festivals.

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Accession Number: 18465

Site: Vernon O Content

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