A provocative and compelling book that explores the complex relationship between democracy and avant-garde art; offering a surprising new perspective on the critical role that the arts play in democratic governance at home and abroad. Covers a broad range of topics; from disputes over public art; copyright; and obscenity; to the operations of the House Un-American Activities Committee during the Cold War Highlights detailed and at times shocking debates over the role of the rebellious artist within society
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very informative and readable book for background on the history and development of the Venetian lagoon and islandsBy B. GoodenPublished in 2005 (the paperback I bought). this is a great read about the Venetian lagoon area. Including of course Venice itself. including a lot of historical information. This is not a picture book or history book. though there are pictures and some history. The chapters are topical; e.g.. "The Lagoon." St. Marks Basilica." "Company Town." "Merchants and Mariners." etc. The book is very readable for those seriously interested in the background of Venice and its development over more than a thousand years. but is not a typical. chronologically-oriented historical textbook. I read it in connection with an upcoming trip to Venice. to gain perspective on what I will be seeing while on tour in the area over a period of three days. It has more than done that. I wanted to read more than just the typical travel or touring books. I had already done that. The book is fully indexed and contains several great maps. including breaking Venice down into its various sections. If you scan them and enlarge them. they could be used to help negotiate your way around the Venetian islands. Reproductions of a couple historical and conjectural maps dated 1500 and 1729 (before airplanes and hot air balloons). are also included.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. like to wander where tourists rarely goBy MauryThis trip was our fourth to Venice. The five stars applies to people who are staying more than a couple of days. like to wander where tourists rarely go. and have some interest in Venetian architecture and history. Using it you will find the one or two remaining stone faces with slots for mouths. People used them to make anonymous denunciations to the inquisition. Or the last remaining wooden gondola workshop. This is not a guide book. In it you find no listings for restaurants or hotels. As to guide books we found Rough Guide to be best. especially if you are traveling to Padova. Verona. or one of the hill towns as well as to Venice.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Warning. No pictures on Kindle. Unreadable maps on KindleBy Jane A. MartinezI. like others. thought this would be really great to take with me on my Kindle. The hardcover is lovely. fascinating. informative and all good things. But the Kindle edition has no pictures. I should have read the other comments before I ordered the Kindle version. I have returned it. I will stick with reading the hardcover but will not taking it to Venice with me.
