Description
Dive into the transformative world of art and architecture with 'After Art' by David Joselit. This groundbreaking illustrated essay unravels how contemporary art is evolving in the digital age, influenced by technology and globalization. In a world where images can be endlessly reformatted and disseminated, artists and architects are rethinking their approach, emphasizing networks and connections like never before. Joselit explores the innovative work of renowned architectural firms such as OMA, Reiser + Umemoto, and Foreign Office, along with the thought-provoking art of Matthew Barney, Ai Weiwei, and Sherrie Levine.
'After Art' offers a fresh perspective on the dynamics of creativity, analyzing how artworks and buildings are born from intricate patterns of dissemination, emerging within complex cultural networks. This essential read encourages you to rethink the nature of artistic creation, positioning creators as curators and editors of a vast visual landscape. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a student of architecture, or simply curious about the implications of a digital society on creative practices, this book is a compelling resource that sheds light on the interconnectedness of our modern reality.
Join Joselit on this insightful journey that combines art history and contemporary theory, providing readers with a unique lens through which to understand the future of art and architecture in an ever-changing global landscape. Discover how the past and future of creative practice intertwine, making 'After Art' a must-have addition to your collection.
'After Art' offers a fresh perspective on the dynamics of creativity, analyzing how artworks and buildings are born from intricate patterns of dissemination, emerging within complex cultural networks. This essential read encourages you to rethink the nature of artistic creation, positioning creators as curators and editors of a vast visual landscape. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a student of architecture, or simply curious about the implications of a digital society on creative practices, this book is a compelling resource that sheds light on the interconnectedness of our modern reality.
Join Joselit on this insightful journey that combines art history and contemporary theory, providing readers with a unique lens through which to understand the future of art and architecture in an ever-changing global landscape. Discover how the past and future of creative practice intertwine, making 'After Art' a must-have addition to your collection.