
Chinese Surplus: Biopolitical Aesthetics and the Medically Commodified Body
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Romance
Art & Photography
Formato
Brochura
Páginas
264
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Mar 5, 2018
Editora
Duke University Press Books
ISBN-10
0822370530
ISBN-13
9780822370536
Descrição
In a world where the boundaries between art and biology blur, the exploration of the medically commodified body unveils deep implications for identity and culture. The narrative draws attention to the complexities of biopolitical aesthetics, pushing the reader to consider how bodies are not just natural entities but also canvases for social and political narratives shaped by technological advancements.
As the author delves into the intersections of art and biotechnology, a vivid examination of how societal values and market forces shape perceptions of health, beauty, and the human experience emerges. The body is redefined, urging a reconsideration of what it means to be human in an era marked by rapid biomedical developments and commercialization.
Through thought-provoking analysis and rich imagery, the work challenges conventional understandings of the body as merely a biological entity. Instead, it presents the body as a site of artistic expression and critique, opening a dialogue on the ethics of commodification and the future of human existence in the age of technology.
As the author delves into the intersections of art and biotechnology, a vivid examination of how societal values and market forces shape perceptions of health, beauty, and the human experience emerges. The body is redefined, urging a reconsideration of what it means to be human in an era marked by rapid biomedical developments and commercialization.
Through thought-provoking analysis and rich imagery, the work challenges conventional understandings of the body as merely a biological entity. Instead, it presents the body as a site of artistic expression and critique, opening a dialogue on the ethics of commodification and the future of human existence in the age of technology.
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