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- Title
Xu Bing: the Carnal Body Becomes a Symbol.
- Abstract
The article presents an interview with Xu Bing, an acclaimed artist known for his thought-provoking artworks exhibited globally. Xu discusses how symbols represent life after death and the personal interpretations people give to these symbols, highlighting the role of observers in creating meaning. He also explains the use of universal symbols in illustrating various cultural practices related to managing human corpses and guides readers in interpreting symbolic pictograms.
- Subjects
XU Bing, 1955-; AFTERLIFE; SIGNS &; symbols; DEAD; PICTURE-writing
- Publication
CSPA Quarterly, 2024, Issue 41, p10
- ISSN
2165-753X
- Publication type
Interview