Art, word and image : two thousand years of visual/textual interaction /
John Dixon Hunt, David Lomas, Michael Corris ; with essays by Jeremy Adler ... [et al.].
- London : Reaktion, 2010.
- 410 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A ground-breaking, highly illustrated survey of the use of words and language in art, from ancient times to today's digital media. The authors examine what happens when a painting is 'invaded' by language: how do the two forms interact and combine, and what messages are intended for the viewer.