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Criminal Ingenuity: Moore, Cornell, Ashbery, And The Struggle Between The Arts (Modernist Literature And Culture)
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Poetry Was Declining/ Painting Advancing/ We Were Complaining/ It Was '50, Recalled Poet Frank O'Hara In 1957. Criminal Ingenuity Traces A Series Of Linked Moments In The History Of This Transfer Of Cultural Power From The Sphere Of The Word To That Of The Image. Ellen Levy Explores The New York Literary And Art Worlds In The Years That Bracket O'Hara'S Lament Through Close Readings Of The Works And Careers Of Poets Marianne Moore And John Ashbery And Assemblage Artist Joseph Cornell. In The Course Of These Readings, Levy Discusses Such Topics As The American Debates Around Surrealism, The Function Of The Token Woman In Artistic Canons, And The Role Of The New York City Ballet In The Development Of Midcentury Modernism, And Situates Her Central Figures In Relation To Such Colleagues And Contemporaries As O'Hara, T. S. Eliot, Clement Greenberg, Walter Benjamin, And Lincoln Kirstein.Moore, Cornell, And Ashbery Are Connected By Acquaintance And Affinityand Above All, By The Possession Of What Moore Calls Criminal Ingenuity, A Talent For Situating Themselves On The Fault Lines That Fissure The Realms Of Art, Sexuality, And Politics. As We Consider Their Lives And Works, Levy Shows, The Seemingly Specialized Question Of The Source And Meaning Of The Struggle For Power Between Art Forms Inexorably Opens Out To Broader Questions About Social And Artistic Institutions And Forces: The Academy And The Museum, Professionalism And The Market, And That Institution Of Institutions, Marriage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Criminal Ingenuity'? A: 'Criminal Ingenuity' explores the transfer of cultural power from literature to visual arts, focusing on the works and interactions of poets Marianne Moore, John Ashbery, and artist Joseph Cornell.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Criminal Ingenuity'? A: The author of 'Criminal Ingenuity' is Ellen Levy, who examines the interplay between art, literature, and cultural institutions in her work.
- Q: How many pages does 'Criminal Ingenuity' have? A: 'Criminal Ingenuity' contains a total of 292 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Criminal Ingenuity' is available in hardcover binding, which adds durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Criminal Ingenuity' published? A: 'Criminal Ingenuity' was published on May 13, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Criminal Ingenuity' a new book? A: 'Criminal Ingenuity' is categorized as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in 'Criminal Ingenuity'? A: Key topics in 'Criminal Ingenuity' include surrealism, the role of women in artistic canons, and the influence of institutions like the New York City Ballet on modernism.
- Q: Does 'Criminal Ingenuity' include analysis of specific artists? A: Yes, 'Criminal Ingenuity' includes analysis of the works and careers of artists such as Marianne Moore, John Ashbery, and Joseph Cornell.
- Q: What genre does 'Criminal Ingenuity' belong to? A: 'Criminal Ingenuity' is categorized under Criticism, focusing on modernist literature and culture.
- Q: Can 'Criminal Ingenuity' be useful for students of modernist literature? A: Yes, 'Criminal Ingenuity' provides valuable insights into modernist literature and culture, making it a useful resource for students and scholars.