Celebrating art and interpretation that take on social challenges; Doris Sommer steers the humanities back to engagement with the world. The reformist projects that focus her attention develop momentum and meaning as they circulate through society to inspire faith in the possible. Among the cases that she covers are top-down initiatives of political leaders; such as those launched by Antanas Mockus; former mayor of Bogotaacute;; Colombia; and also bottom-up movements like the Theatre of the Oppressed created by the Brazilian director; writer; and educator Augusto Boal. Alleging that we are all cultural agents; Sommer also takes herself to task and creates Pre-Texts; an international arts-literacy project that translates high literary theory through popular creative practices. The Work of Art in the World is informed by many writers and theorists. Foremost among them is the eighteenth-century German poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller; who remains an eloquent defender of art-making and humanistic interpretation in the construction of political freedom. Schillers thinking runs throughout Sommers modern-day call for citizens to collaborate in the endless co-creation of a more just and more beautiful world.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A GOOD PRIMERBy Richard S. GuierFrom the Indian Arts and Crafts Association; an organization created to promote; preserve and protect authentic Indian art; this is a very good book for beginning collectors of Native American Arts and Crafts. Although it is not as detailed as it could be; it is a great place to start. With thorough descriptions and photos; it explains what you should look for when looking at pottery; jewelry; baskets and other Native crafts. It also gives a crash course in identifying fraudulent and mass-produced works. Each section (pottery; jewelry; Navajo rugs; etc) is written by an expert in the field and is well thought out and clearly presented. Even a more experienced collector will find something new. If you are interested in collecting Native American works; this is an invaluable guide to starting off right.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love itBy Sharon TurgeonGreat information for a collector just starting really gives you the truth about the fakes out there thanks fro writting it ; your right if it is to good to be true it is ; gave some really good follow up links
