The Ground of the Image

Exploring the paradoxical nature of images, this collection delves into their perceived superficiality and profound power. Jean-Luc Nancy examines a wide array of visual art forms, from Renaissance paintings to modern photography, interrogating the relationship between images and concepts like truth, violence, and the sacred. He addresses complex themes such as the representation of trauma, particularly in relation to the Shoah, while reflecting on the limits of visuality and the existential questions that arise from our engagement with images.