In mythology, art history and religious iconography, the apple has been imbued with every imaginable human desire. It has been a symbol of love and beauty, of temptation, of immortality, peace, death and poison, of sin and redemption. From Adam and Eve to the trials of Heracles, to the art of Cézanne and Magritte, to Newtons theory of gravity, the death of Alan Turing and the growth of Steve Jobs, the apple resonates throughout western culture.It is Snow White, William Tell, it is The Beatles and the Viking gods, it is even the American frontier. Now, Barnaby Barford offers a celebration of this fruit, exploring its impact on the history of humankind. Apples have become a recent feature of Barfords eye-catching installations, whether ripe and healthy or in a state of decay.The Apple is Everything guides the reader through Barfords work and ideology. Format Inbunden Omfång 288 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag ACC Art Books Utgivningsdatum 2022-10-01 ISBN 9781788841641