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