<DIV>Stoichita's compelling account untangles the history of one of the most enduring challenges to beset Western art - the depiction and meanings of shadows.<BR><BR>"discriminating, inspired interrogation ... dazzling analysis"—Marina Warner, <i>Tate Magazine</i><BR><BR>"Ambitious and a pleasure to read ... a thoroughly worthwhile book."—<i>Times Higher Education</i> Supplement</div>