Figuring It Out: What Are We? Where Do We Come From? - Softcover

'... written with flair, and above all, richly illustrated' - Association of Art Historians 'A very relevant, revealing and thought-provoking book, and an easy and enjoyable read' - British Archaeology 'A tremendously exciting book that succeeds in building bridges between the fields of human endeavour' - The Lecturer

Figuring It Out, new in paperback this autumn, is a compelling, richly illustrated analysis by a distinguished archaeologist of why the processes of archaeological investigation and discovery have been paralleled by the installations and art works of many artists, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Central to the exploration is a group of leading contemporary artists, including Richard Long, Mark Dion, Barry Flanagan, Antony Gormley, Eduardo Paolozzi and David Mach, whose works are notable for an engagement with our world.