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The Originality Of The Avantgarde And Other Modernist Myths (Mit Press),Used
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Cofounder And Coeditor Of October Magazine, A Veteran Of Artforum Of The 1960S And Early 1970S, Rosalind Krauss Has Presided Over And Shared In The Major Formulation Of The Theory Of Postmodernism.In This Challenging Collection Of Fifteen Essays, Most Of Which Originally Appeared In October, She Explores The Ways In Which The Break In Style That Produced Postmodernism Has Forced A Change In Our Various Understandings Of Twentiethcentury Art, Beginning With The Almost Mythic Idea Of The Avantgarde. Krauss Uses The Analytical Tools Of Semiology, Structuralism, And Poststructuralism To Reveal New Meanings In The Visual Arts And To Critique The Way Other Prominent Practitioners Of Art And Literary History Write About Art. In Two Sections, 'Modernist Myths' And 'Toward Postmodernism,' Her Essays Range From The Problem Of The Grid In Painting And The Unity Of Giacometti'S Sculpture To The Works Of Jackson Pollock, Sol Lewitt, And Richard Serra, And Observations About Major Trends In Contemporary Literary Criticism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Originality of the Avant-Garde and Other Modernist Myths'? A: The main theme of this collection revolves around the exploration of postmodernism and how it reshapes our understanding of twentieth-century art, particularly the concept of the avant-garde.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Originality of the Avant-Garde and Other Modernist Myths' is Rosalind Krauss, a prominent art critic and theorist.
- Q: How many essays are included in this collection? A: The book contains a total of fifteen essays, most of which were previously published in October magazine.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: The essays cover a range of topics including the grid in painting, Giacometti's sculpture, the works of artists like Jackson Pollock and Sol Lewitt, and trends in contemporary literary criticism.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 9, 1986.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This specific edition is a paperback format; however, it may be available in other formats through various retailers.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays in understanding modernist and postmodernist art? A: The essays provide critical insights into how postmodernism alters the perception of modernist works, thereby enhancing the discourse on contemporary art history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to art theory? A: While the book offers valuable insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in art theory due to its analytical depth.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.