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Discover 'The Crisis of Criticism', a riveting collection that challenges the role of art critics in the contemporary landscape. This essential trade paperback, published by The New Press in 1998, delves into the critical discussions surrounding art criticism today. Esteemed contributors like bell hooks, Joyce Carol Oates, and Jim Hoberman critically navigate the complexities of a critic's authority, probing thought-provoking questions about their influence on cultural tastes and societal narratives. Is criticism merely descriptive, or does it serve as a form of critical activism? This book not only explores challenging concepts but also bridges the divide between the exclusive art community and the broader public. With brilliant essays that reflect the evolving nature of art and its critique, 'The Crisis of Criticism' is a must-read for art enthusiasts, students, and critics alike who seek to understand the impact of criticism in a rapidly changing world. Enjoy free shipping on this brand new paperback with an ISBN of 9781565844179. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781565844179
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1998
Publisher: New Press, The
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Almost more than artists, art critics today form an elite class that legislates cultural tastes. The Crisis of Criticism is a collection of brilliantly argued, provocative essays that address the problematic nature of the critic's authority and responsibilities. In it, today's leading critics, curators, and artists address the questions at the heart of criticism. Do critics grant cultural permission or is their work merely descriptive? Is there such a thing as critical activism? How can critics bridge the gap between a sometimes hermetic art community and the public? Are critics consumer advocates, sycophants, or artists in their own right? Maurice Berger assembles the top critics in each field to address the problematic nature of the critic's authority and responsibilities. Contributors include Richard Martin, bell hooks, Jim Hoberman, Arlene Croce, Wayne Koestenbaum, Joyce Carol Oates, and others.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781565844179
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1998
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
Almost more than artists, art critics today form an elite class that legislates cultural tastes. The Crisis of Criticism is a collection of brilliantly argued, provocative essays that address the problematic nature of the critic's authority and responsibilities. In it, today's leading critics, curators, and artists address the questions at the heart of criticism. Do critics grant cultural permission or is their work merely descriptive? Is there such a thing as critical activism? How can critics bridge the gap between a sometimes hermetic art community and the public? Are critics consumer advocates, sycophants, or artists in their own right? Maurice Berger assembles the top critics in each field to address the problematic nature of the critic's authority and responsibilities. Contributors include Richard Martin, bell hooks, Jim Hoberman, Arlene Croce, Wayne Koestenbaum, Joyce Carol Oates, and others.