What is conceptual art? Is it really a kind of art in its own right? Is it clever ndash; or too clever?Of all the different art forms it is perhaps conceptual art which at once fascinates and infuriates the most. In this much-needed book Peter Goldie and Elisabeth Schellekens demystify conceptual art using the sharp tools of philosophy. They explain how conceptual art is driven by ideas rather than the manipulation of paint and physical materials; how it challenges the very basis of what we can know about art; as well as our received ideas of beauty; and why conceptual art requires us to rethink concepts fundamental to art and aesthetics; such as artistic interpretation and appreciation.Including helpful illustrations of the work of celebrated conceptual artists from Marcel Duchamp; Joseph Kosuth and Piero Manzoni to Dan Perjovschi and Martin Creed; Whorsquo;s Afraid of Conceptual Art? is a superb starting point for anyone intrigued but perplexed by conceptual art - and by art in general. It will be particularly helpful to students of philosophy; art and visual studies seeking an introduction not only to conceptual art but fundamental topics in art and aesthetics.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The sordid story of American suburbiaBy The KodachromeguyThis is a readable and enlightening history of the American phenomena of suburbia. from the mid-1800s to the 1970s. It clearly shows how the government and communities subsidized builders and developers. who. in turn. left it up to taxpayers to support the cost of new streets. sewers. schools. and all the other infrastructure needed to support ever-expanding suburbs. The book could have done a more thorough job of explaining how the funds that went to suburbs ended up leaving cities impoverished. with the result that schools. security. and infrastructure suffered. Also. the author could have described the terrible environmental toll as thousands of square miles of McMansion ghettos devoured farms. deserts and forests. The housing orgy of the 2000-2007 era was an extreme manifestation of the trend that has been ongoing since the 1800s.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great text on the subjectBy Anna KSuper easy read. even if youre not studying the history of American suburbanization. Its written for both a popular and academic audience. though its not the most academic text Ive read on the matter. Hayden draws some great conclusions at the end and pulls the narrative to present day American housing habits. Overall. its a great text if youre building a body of work on housing. urbanization. and suburban culture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerCheap and good.
