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“This is a much–needed primer on the role of critical thought in the art of the last twenty years. At a time when some have mourned – or alternatively celebrated – the death of art theory, this valuable anthology traces its viability – indeed, its necessity – for understanding recent aesthetic practice.” Pamela Lee, StanfordUniversity
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"This is a much-needed primer on the role of critical thought in the art of the last twenty years. At a time when some have mourned - or alternatively celebrated - the death of art theory, this valuable anthology traces its viability - indeed, its necessity - for understanding recent aesthetic practice." Pamela Lee, StanfordUniversity
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Delivers exactly what it says!
10 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
Honestly there isn't much to say about this book. If you have ever wondered what happened to art after "modernism," this is the book to read. It's a must for any contemporary artist--contemporary as in present, not in the art sense, which would cut off around Warhol. This book can also be used to prove to anyone who thinks art doesn't require thinking that it requires quite a bit more thinking than they would expect.
If you find reading a normal book challenging, this isn't the book for you. Many of the ideas will escape you unless you have a good working knowledge of the concepts behind postmodern theory, such as semiotics and psychoanalytic theory (especially Freud and Lacan). I would recommend Visual Culture: The Reader (edited by Evans and Hall) to provide a basis for this background info.
If you find reading a normal book challenging, this isn't the book for you. Many of the ideas will escape you unless you have a good working knowledge of the concepts behind postmodern theory, such as semiotics and psychoanalytic theory (especially Freud and Lacan). I would recommend Visual Culture: The Reader (edited by Evans and Hall) to provide a basis for this background info.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
great for art theorists and paper writing!
6 Dec 2005
Format:Paperback
This book contains several essential essays for anyone studying contemporary art theory. It is an extremely theoretical book, not to be undertaken lightly. It would help if you had a basic background in some theoretical discourse.
As a graduate student, I have used it in several of my theory classes, and it has proven to be extremely helpful in writing papers.
As a graduate student, I have used it in several of my theory classes, and it has proven to be extremely helpful in writing papers.
8 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Very good book on theories of contemporary art
9 Oct 2005
Format:Paperback
I am an honor student in Visual Art at UVIC. This is my text book!
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