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Instead of treating art as a unique creation that requires reason and refined taste to appreciate, Elizabeth Grosz argues that artespecially architecture, music, and paintingis born from the disruptive forces of sexual selection. She approaches art as a form of erotic expression connecting sensory richness with primal desire, and in doing so, finds that the meaning of art comes from the intensities and sensations it inspires, not just its intention and aesthetic.By regarding our most cultured human accomplishments as the result of the excessive, nonfunctional forces of sexual attraction and seduction, Grosz encourages us to see art as a kind of bodily enhancement or mode of sensation enabling living bodies to experience and transform the universe. Art can be understood as a way for bodies to augment themselves and their capacity for perception and affectiona way to grow and evolve through sensation. Through this framework, which knits together the theories of Charles Darwin, Henri Bergson, Gilles Deleuze, Flix Guattari, and Jakob von Uexkll, we are able to grasp arts deep animal lineage.Grosz argues that art is not tied to the predictable and known but to new futures not contained in the present. Its animal affiliations ensure that art is intensely political and charged with the creation of new worlds and new forms of living. According to Grosz, art is the way in which life experiments with materiality, or nature, in order to bring about change.
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While I appreciate the depth of the content, I felt like it was a bit heavy for someone new to Deleuze. There are some great insights, but a clearer introduction would’ve helped. Still, a valuable resource for art students.
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Amina Khan
Not for Beginners
While I appreciate the depth of the content, I felt like it was a bit heavy for someone new to Deleuze. There are some great insights, but a clearer introduction would’ve helped. Still, a valuable resource for art students.
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Sophie Zhang
In-depth and Engaging
As an art history major, I loved how this book frames Deleuze's ideas within the context of the earth and art. The lectures are packed with insights that really made me think. A must-have for anyone studying contemporary philosophy.
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Sophie Zhang
In-depth and Engaging
As an art history major, I loved how this book frames Deleuze's ideas within the context of the earth and art. The lectures are packed with insights that really made me think. A must-have for anyone studying contemporary philosophy.
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Jenna O'Connor
Thought-Provoking Content
This book presents a unique perspective on Deleuze and art that really made me rethink my approach to both. The Wellek Library Lectures are definitely a great addition to my collection. I'm glad I invested in it!
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