The book "*Nervous Stillness on the Horizon*" by **Günter Brus** and **Monika Faber** explores several key themes and topics related to the work of Austrian artist Günter Brus. These include:
- **Artistic Boundaries and Transgression:** Brus's work is characterized by an "obsession with frontiers," particularly between different forms of art and societal norms【1】. This theme can connect to books discussing avant-garde art, performance art, or artists who challenge conventional artistic definitions.
- **The Human Body and Embodiment:** The human body is a central element in Brus's art, especially in his drawings from the 1970s【2】【3】. This theme can link to books on body art, performance art, the human form in art, or psychological explorations of the body.
- **Psychological States and Expression:** Brus's art often delves into "dark, neurotic drawings" and is described as being created in a "state of delirium"【4】【3】. His personal shyness also influenced his "harsh actions"【5】. This suggests connections to themes of psychological exploration, expression of inner turmoil, and the role of personal psychology in artistic creation.
- **Revolutionary Art and Social Commentary:** The book covers Brus's "revolutionary actions" from 1964 to 1970, which were part of the Viennese Actionism movement【6】. This theme can connect to books on art movements that challenged social norms, political art, or the history of performance art.
- **Aesthetics of Cruelty, Illustration, and Symbolism:** These elements are present in Brus's later drawings【3】. This theme can relate to books exploring darker aesthetics in art, the use of symbolism, or different illustrative techniques.
These themes provide a rich basis for drawing connections to other books in a library, particularly those in art history, art theory, psychology, and cultural studies.