The avant-garde : a very short introduction /
Cottington, David,
The avant-garde : a very short introduction / David Cottington. - xii, 136 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions . - Very short introductions. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this book, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture.
Specialized.
9780199582730 (pbk.) : £7.99
Avant-garde (Aesthetics)
Art, Modern--20th century.
Civilization, Modern--20th century.
Art and Design.
Art and Design.
700.9'04
The avant-garde : a very short introduction / David Cottington. - xii, 136 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions . - Very short introductions. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this book, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture.
Specialized.
9780199582730 (pbk.) : £7.99
Avant-garde (Aesthetics)
Art, Modern--20th century.
Civilization, Modern--20th century.
Art and Design.
Art and Design.
700.9'04