Art

This collection explores a previously neglected area of study – the role of art in Marcuse’s work. Presenting a wealth of published and unpublished material, it is essential reading not only for those new to Marcuse, but also for specialists. more...

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"Art and Revolution" by Richard Wagner is a classic work of literature that can be enjoyed by all. Download "Art and Revolution" and enjoy another quality Digireads.com publication. more...

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This book investigates the role that the visual and performing arts play in our experience and understanding of the past. The essays highlight the role of oral history in the documentation of the visual and performing arts. more...

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Art and Thought is a collection of newly commissioned essays that explores the relationship between the discipline of art history and important movements in the history of western thought.:.; Brings together newly commissioned essays that explore the relationship between the discipline of art history and movements in the history of western thought.; Considers the impact of the writings of key thinkers, including Aristotle, Kant, and Heidegger, on the way in which objects are perceived and understood and histories of art are constructed, deconstructed, and reconfigured according to varying sets of philosophical frameworks.; Introduces the reader to the dynamic interface between philosophical reflections and art practices.; Part of the New Interventions in Art History series, which is published in conjunction with the Association of Art Historians. more...

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Many of the essays pinpoint the stagnancy of teaching methods today and discuss the reductive parameters enforced by the current curriculum. The radical tone that echoes through the entire series of papers is unmistakable. Throughout the book, postmodern theory informs the polemical debate concerning new directions in educative practice. Contributors shed new light on a postmodern view of art in education with emphasis upon difference, plurality and independence of mind. Ultimately, the paper provides a detailed insight into the various concepts that shape and drive the contemporary art world and expands the debate regarding the impression of postmodern thinking in art education. more...

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