The Crisis of Criticism

Name: The Crisis of Criticism
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781565844179
Price: 32.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.58

( 43 ratings, 6 reviews)

Summary

This collection of essays explores the role and responsibility of art critics. Contributors including critics, writers, curators and intellectuals debate whether certain art can be deemed beyond criticism, the possibility of critical activism, and ways to connect the insular art world with the wider public.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$32⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Crisis of Criticism

$32⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for readers interested in contemporary art discourse, criticism, and cultural debates.

A collection of essays on the nature of the art critic's authority and responsibilities. The contributors address questions such as whether some art is beyond criticism, and how critics can bridge the gap between a sometimes hermetic art community and the general public.

Description

In this collection of essays on the nature of the art critic's authority and responsibilities, the contributors (critics, writers, curators and intellectuals) address questions such as whether some art is beyond criticism, whether there is such a thing as critical activism, and how critics can bridge the gap between a sometimes hermetic art community and the general public.

When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs, and emphasis.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781565844179

Publisher: The New Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The New Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Sharon Beder

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 172

Collections

Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Maurice Berger is a cultural historian, art critic, and curator. He is Research Professor and Chief Curator at the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. A student of the pioneering theoretical art historian Rosalind E. Krauss, he completed a B.A. at Hunter College and Ph.D. in art history and critical theory at the City University of New York. Berger is the author of eleven books on the subject of American art, culture, and the politics of race. His writing on art, film, television, theater, law, and the politics of race have appeared in many journals and newspapers, including Artforum, Art in America, the New York Times, the Village Voice, October, Wired, and the Los Angeles Times. He has also contributed essays to numerous exhibition catalogs and anthologies.