Visual Shock: A History of Art Controversies in American Culture
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- Synopsis
- Pulitzer Prize winner Kammen explains why art matters in this study of the nature, diversity and persistence of major disputes generated by art and artists since the 1830s. In reviewing the controversies over art in US history, he discusses the kind of art appropriate for a democratic society, how a distinctively American art can be achieved, and the reasons for the politicalization of art since the late 1960s. Kammen also considers the quest for provocative shows in some galleries and museums and the commercialization stemming from dependence on corporate sponsorship at others. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2006
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780307548771
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781400034642, 9781400041299
- Publisher:
- Vintage Books A Division of Random House, Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 12/08/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Michael Kammen
- Adult content:
- Yes
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.