There is a common perception in the arts today that overtly activist artaelig;often seen to sacrifice an aesthetic pleasure for a subversive oneaelig;is no longer in fashion. In bringing together sixteen of the most important essays on activist and community-based art from the pages of Afterimageaelig;one of the most influential journals in the media and visual arts fields for more than twenty-five yearsaelig;Grant H. Kester demonstrates that activist art; far from being antithetical to the true meaning of the aesthetic; can be its most legitimate expression.Forging a style of criticism where aesthetic; critical; theoretical; and activist concerns converge; Afterimage has shaped American debates around the politics of visual production and arts education while offering a voice to politically involved artists and scholars. Art; Activism; and Oppositionality insists not only on the continuing relevance of an activist stance to contemporary art practice and criticism; but also on the significance of an engaged art practice that is aligned with social or political activism. With essays that span fifteen yearsaelig;roughly from Ronald Reaganrsquo;s 1980 presidential win to the 1994 Republican victories in Congress; a period marked by waning public support for the arts and growing antagonism toward activist art aelig;Art; Activism; and Oppositionality confronts issues ranging from arts patronage; pedagogy; and the very definitions of art and activism to struggles involving AIDS; reproductive rights; sexuality; and racial identity.Art; Activism; and Oppositionality will interest students and scholars of contemporary art history; media studies; cultural studies; and the fine arts; as well as; arts activists; critics; and arts administrators.Contributors. Maurice Berger; Richard Bolton; Ann Cvetkovich; Coco Fusco; Brian Goldfarb; Mable Haddock; Grant H. Kester; Ioannis Mookas; Chiquita Mullins Lee; Darrell Moore; Lorraine Orsquo;Grady; Michael Renov; Martha Rosler; Patricia Thomson; David Trend; Charles A. Wright Jr.; Patricia R. Zimmerman
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. and we are the better for her sly humor as well as for her ...By Nathaniel R. BrownSuperb and superbly illustrated. Mary Beard can be delightfully inconoclastic at times; and we are the better for her sly humor as well as for her undeniable erudition. The book is perhaps not "easy reading;" but it is hard to put down; a delight-filled read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great introduction to Greek art.By John MorsGreat introduction to Greek art; especially the issue that Greece was superior to Rome.Great follow up book is:https://www..com/Language-Muses-Dialogue-between-Sculpture/dp/0892368063/ref=sr_1_6?s=hpcie=UTF8qid=1505049160sr=8-6keywords=greek+roman+muses0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Work.By Leslie A. JonesI found this book; both the text and photographs to be very useful as a guide. I wished for more Etruscan work is my only regret.
