Modern art and archaeology aren't the most likely pairing of subjects, but in Figuring It Out (New York: Thames & Hudson, 2003; $50), Colin Renfrew makes a convincing case that the two are complementary disciplines. Copiously illustrated, the book defies easy categorization as it juxtaposes everything from the Laetoli footsteps to Neolithic figurines with a bewildering array of modern art, including a submarine made of tires. [More books...] |