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The Independent Group: Postwar Britain and the Aesthetics of Plenty,Used
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The Independent Group, or the IG, as it was called, is best known for having launched Pop Art. But the young artists, architects, and critics who met informally at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts in the early 1950s were actually embarked on a far more subversive and constructive mission than the founding of an art movement. Streetsmart, antiacademic, and iconoclastic, they embraced Hollywood and Madison Avenue and rejected the traditional dichotomies between high and low culture, British and American values. They used their meetings and exhibitions to challenge the official modernist assumptions of British aesthetics and to advocate instead a mediabased, consumerbased aesthetics of change and inclusiveness an aesthetics of plenty. In doing so they drew upon Dadaist, Futurist, and Surrealist strategies to invigorate their alternative version of modernism a version that today can be said to have insinuated the terms of postmodernism.This book provides the first comprehensive view of the IG's aims and significance. The texts and illustrations fully represent the achievements of its leaders, including artists Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi, architects Alison and Peter Smithson, and critics Lawrence Alloway and Reyner Banham. The historic exhibitions that publicized the ideas of IG members are also documented 'Parallel of Life and Art,' 'Man, Machine and Motions,' 'This Is Tomorrow,' and 'An Exhibit.' Above all, the book emphasizes the interaction between the exhibitions, discussions, art and writings of IG members, showing the ways in which they established a new aesthetic horizon.David Robbins is a freelance writer and editor in Berkeley, California. Distributed for the University Art Museum, University of California at Berkeley.Essays by: Lawrence Alloway, Theo Crosby, Barry Curtis, Diane Kirkpatrick, David Mellor, David Robbins, Denise Scott Brown, Alison and Peter Smithson, David ThistlewoodRetrospective Statements by: Lawrence Alloway, Mary Banham, Richard Hamilton, Geoffrey Holroyd, Magda Cordell McHale, Dorothy Morland, Eduardo Paolozzi, Toni del Renzio, Alison and Peter Smithson, James Stirling, William Turnbull, Colin St. John Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Independent Group: Postwar Britain and the Aesthetics of Plenty'? A: The book explores the foundational role of The Independent Group in launching Pop Art and their mission to develop a media-based, consumer-focused aesthetics that challenged traditional British modernism.
- Q: Who are the key figures discussed in the book? A: Key figures include artists Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi, architects Alison and Peter Smithson, and critics Lawrence Alloway and Reyner Banham.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book contains essays, illustrations, and documentation of significant exhibitions that showcase the achievements and ideas of The Independent Group.
- Q: When was 'The Independent Group: Postwar Britain and the Aesthetics of Plenty' published? A: This book was published on January 1, 1990.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is in very good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 255 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to art history? A: Yes, this book provides a comprehensive overview that is accessible for readers new to art history and those interested in the evolution of modernism.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features a variety of illustrations that represent the achievements and exhibitions of the Independent Group, adding visual context to the text.
- Q: Are there any notable essays or contributions in this book? A: Yes, the book includes essays by prominent figures such as Lawrence Alloway, Barry Curtis, and Denise Scott Brown, providing diverse perspectives on the group's impact.
- Q: What is the significance of the exhibitions documented in the book? A: The exhibitions documented, like 'This Is Tomorrow' and 'Parallel of Life and Art,' are pivotal in illustrating how The Independent Group challenged and reshaped contemporary British aesthetics.