Video art emerged as an art form that from the 1960s and onwards challenged the concept of art - hence; art historical practices. From the perspective of artists; critics; and scholars engaged with this new medium; art was seen as too limiting a notion. Important issues were to re-think art as a means for critical investigations and a demand for visual reconsiderations. Likewise; art history was argued to be in crisis and in need of adapting its theories and methods in order to produce interpretations and thereby establish historical sense for moving images as fine art. Yet; as this book argues; video art history has evolved into a discourse clinging to traditional concepts; ideologies; and narrative structures - manifested in an increasing body of texts. Video Art Historicized provides a novel; insightful and also challenging re-interpretation of this field by examining the discourse and its own premises. It takes a firm conceptual approach to the material; examining the conceptual; theoretical; and methodological implications that are simultaneously contested by both artists and authors; yet intertwined in both the legitimizing and the historicizing processes of video as art. By engaging art historyrsquo;s most debated concepts (canon; art; and history) this study provides an in-depth investigation of the mechanisms of the historiography of video art. Scrutinizing various narratives on video art; the book emphasizes the profound and widespread hesitations towards; but also the efforts to negotiate; traditional concepts and practices. By focusing on the politics of this discourse; theoretical issues of gender; nationality; and particular themes in video art; Malin Hedlin Hayden contests the presumptions that inform video art and its history.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The cultural history that gave us the ?American BanjoBy Sue M.I just finished this book. It isnt your typical banjo book. There are many good books about the instrument. but none about the cultural context in which the banjo evolved. from a gourd instrument first made by African slaves on Caribbean sugar plantations to the fancy instrument of the bluegrass. old time and folk musicians of today. Its very well written and researched. If you are interested in the history and cultures that gave us the banjo. this is the book you want to read. It covers early African origins. the banjo on the plantations and its used by enslaved Africans. The Civil War. blackface minstrelsy. the bluegrass banjo. Pete Seeger and the folk revival. and the African American string bands. Good book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A journey around the world. through the centuries. about the best instrument... ever.By RyanI finished Laurent Duboiss "The Banjo - Americas African Instrument" yesterday. I have to say. if youre a fan of the banjo. no matter the kind of music played on it or the number of strings. I think this is a must read. Its not heavy in the photo department. so if you like looking at books for the photos (there are some photos. and I think theyre valuable). this may not be the book youll enjoy to the ends of the earth. But if you enjoy some VERY interesting information. covering many centuries. about your favorite instrument. This book is for you. Its full of information. as we move around the world. through many years of history rarely associated with the banjo.I really enjoyed it. It had me thinking about things I dont usually reflect on. and has me respecting the banjo. on its long long twisted path even more.I give this book five stars.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A great book on the history of the only all American ...By Richard D. KatzA great book on the history of the only all American instrument. A wonderful and insightful read. Recommended for all banjo players.
