The Golden Avant-garde: Idolatry, Commercialism and Art - Cultural Frames, Framing Culture - Raphael Sassower - Books - University of Virginia Press - 9780813919355 - May 29, 2000
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The Golden Avant-garde: Idolatry, Commercialism and Art - Cultural Frames, Framing Culture

Raphael Sassower

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The Golden Avant-garde: Idolatry, Commercialism and Art - Cultural Frames, Framing Culture

Since the 18th century, artists have played a conflicting role in society. Part of the reason for this, argues this analysis, is the survival of the culture of idolatry in the modern age. They can either paint scenes of worship of the golden calf or they can fabricate the idol themselves.


192 pages, black & white illustrations

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released May 29, 2000
ISBN13 9780813919355
Publishers University of Virginia Press
Pages 192
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 10 mm   ·   249 g
Language English  

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