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The Archive (Whitechapel: Documents Of Contemporary Art),Used
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The Significance Of The Archive In Modernity And In Contemporary Art; Writings By Sigmund Freud, Michel Foucault, Hal Foster, And Others, And Essays On The Archival Practice Of Such Artists As Gerhard Richter, Christian Boltanski, Rene Green, And The Atlas Group.In The Modern Era, The Archiveofficial Or Personalhas Become The Most Significant Means By Which Historical Knowledge And Memory Are Collected, Stored, And Recovered. The Archive Has Thus Emerged As A Key Site Of Inquiry In Such Fields As Anthropology, Critical Theory, History, And, Especially, Recent Art. Traces And Testimonies Of Such Events As World War Ii And Ensuing Conflicts, The Emergence Of The Postcolonial Era, And The Fall Of Communism Have Each Provoked A Reconsideration Of The Authority Given The Archiveno Longer Viewed As A Neutral, Transparent Site Of Record But As A Contested Subject And Medium In Itself.This Volume Surveys The Full Diversity Of Our Transformed Theoretical And Critical Notions Of The Archiveas Idea And As Physical Presencefrom Freud'S 'Mystic Writing Pad' To Derrida'S 'Archive Fever'; From Christian Boltanski'S First Autobiographical Explorations Of Archival Material In The 1960S To The Practice Of Artists As Various As Susan Hiller, Ilya Kabakov, Thomas Hirshhorn, Rene Green, And The Atlas Group In The Present.Not For Sale In The Uk And Europe.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures five point seven five inches in length, zero point seven five inches in width, and eight inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains two hundred eight pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Charles Merewether, known for his contributions to contemporary art theory.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the genre of History, focusing on the significance of archives in contemporary art.
- Q: How do I use this book for research? A: You can use this book as a scholarly resource by referencing its essays and writings for your research on contemporary art and archival practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational insights into the role of archives in contemporary art.
- Q: Can this book be used in academic settings? A: Yes, this book is ideal for academic settings, offering critical essays and theoretical discussions relevant to contemporary art studies.
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- Q: How do I find similar books? A: You can find similar books by searching for related topics in contemporary art or checking recommendations from the publisher.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or images? A: The book primarily consists of text and may include some illustrations relevant to the discussions on archival practices.