Tennis Players As Works of Art
by David Linebarger
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Pub Date Dec 03 2024 | Archive Date Dec 25 2024
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Description
Imagine Roger Federer's tennis as a classic Greek sculpture and Rafael Nadal's as prehistoric cave paintings. Picture Lady Pink, the first lady of graffiti, painting Serena Williams. How many ways can a tennis player be a work of art? Drawing on expertise as a Professor of Humanities and a nationally ranked tennis player, David Linebarger delves into this intriguing question. In his exploration through art, literature, music, religion, and mythology, Linebarger examines the boundaries between athleticism and artistic expression. Over forty contemporary artists contribute their unique perspectives, adding depth and diversity to the discussion. Each short piece in this collection is creative, lyrical, insightful, and occasionally surprising. Through Linebarger's narrative and the artists' visions, readers will discover a new lens through which to view tennis—a sport elevated to the realm of cultural and artistic significance. Tennis Players as Works of Art promises to transform your understanding of tennis, revealing the sport as a canvas where athleticism and creativity converge in unexpected and profound ways.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Through illuminating narrative pieces, David Linebarger tells stories and sheds light on the different playing styles of the athletes, while the complementary artwork captures their distinctive personalities, offering readers a fresh new perspective on their lives and their achievements." - Readers' Favorite
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798891324671 |
| PRICE | $23.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 284 |
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Featured Reviews
Richard L, Reviewer
I really didn’t appreciate how much a love of tennis and an appreciation of the sport, fills my subconsciousness.
Just how much a book about tennis could stimulate impressions of a casual armchair fan with a lifetime watching Wimbledon and other major championships. How the use of art and captured images could refocus brain cells and long forgotten memories.
This is a unique approach, resulting in a book that promotes a love for this game and champions those who have tried to hold sway and dominate a tennis court.
I cannot fault this book.
It covers many players; stars through many decades I was privileged to see on TV or see with my own eyes hitting balls and hearing their grunts and sighs. Participants whose names registered with me but had me heading off to search engines to refresh my recollection of their careers. Many others I had not heard of, and learning of these players and researching more about them was equally interesting and informative.
The contributions of the artists are so varied that each of their individual works requires time to study them and in turn this enhances the subject matter. A few brush strokes and a dollop of colour brings its own enlightenment where even Dan Maskell’s dulcet tones couldn’t reach.
You don’t need to be a tennis fan to enjoy this book or have an annual pass to the National Galley. However this book, engagingly and informatively written throughout, will be a household treasure and worthy of anyone’s coffee table.
