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Chance (Whitechapel: Documents Of Contemporary Art)-used
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Why Chance Remains A Key Strategy In Artists' Investigations Into The Contemporary World.The Chance Situation Or Random Eventwhether As A Strategy Or As A Subject Of Investigationhas Been Central To Many Artists' Practices Across A Multiplicity Of Forms, Including Expressionism, Automatism, The Readymade, Collage, Surrealist And Conceptual Photography, Fluxus Event Scores, Film, Audio And Video, Performance, And Participatory Artworks. But Whya Century After Dada And Surrealism'S First Systematic Enquiriesdoes Chance Remain A Key Strategy In Artists' Investigations Into The Contemporary World? The Writings In This Anthology Examine The Gap Between Intention And Outcome, Showing It To Be Crucial To The Meaning Of Chance In Art. The Book Provides A New Critical Context For Chance Procedures In Art Since 1900 And Aims To Answer Such Questions As Why Artists Deliberately Set Up Such A Gap In Their Practice; What New Possibilities This Suggests; And Why The Viewer Finds The Art So Engaging.Artists Surveyed Include Vito Acconci, Bas Jan Ader, Francis Als, William Anastasi, John Baldessari, Walead Beshty, Mark Boyle, George Brecht, Marcel Broodthaers, John Cage, Sophie Calle, Tacita Dean, Stan Douglas, Marcel Duchamp, Brian Eno, Fischli & Weiss, Ceal Floyer, Huang Yong Ping, Douglas Huebler, Allan Kaprow, Alison Knowles, Jiri Kovanda, Jorge Macchi, Christian Marclay, Cildo Meireles, Robert Morris, Bruce Nauman, Yoko Ono, Gabriel Orozco, Cornelia Parker, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Daniel Spoerri, Wolfgang Tillmans, Keith Tyson, Jennifer West, Ceryth Wyn Evans, La Monte Young Writers Include Paul Auster, Jacquelynn Baas, Georges Bataille, Daniel Birnbaum, Claire Bishop, Guy Brett, Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Stanley Cavell, Lynne Cooke, Fei Dawei, Gilles Deleuze, Anna Dezeuze, Russell Ferguson, Branden W. Joseph, Siegfried Kracauer, Jacques Lacan, Susan Laxton, Sarat Maharaj, Midori Matsui, John Miller, Alexandra Munroe, Gabriel Prez Barreiro, Jasia Reichardt, Julia Robinson, Eric L. Santner, Sarah Valdez, Katharina Vossenkuhl
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Chance (Whitechapel: Documents of Contemporary Art)'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Margaret Iversen.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred forty pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point ninety-four inches in length, zero point ninety-one inches in width, and eight point thirty-one inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in paperback.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of this book is Criticism.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book as an exploration into artists' use of chance in contemporary art.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for art students and anyone interested in contemporary art practices.
- Q: What type of artworks does the book discuss? A: The book discusses a variety of artworks including expressionism, automatism, readymades, and conceptual photography.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: No, this book is not specifically aimed at children; it targets adult readers interested in art criticism.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage.
- Q: Can I keep this book in a humid environment? A: No, it is not advisable to keep this book in a humid environment as it can cause damage to the pages.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or replacement.
- Q: Does this book have any special features? A: No, the book does not have any special features listed.
- Q: What if I have questions about the content of the book? A: If you have questions about the content, you can refer to academic reviews or discussions about the book.