Themes of contemporary art : visual art after 1980 / Jean Robertson, Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Craig McDaniel, Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2005
Description:
xvi, 255 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-240) and index.
Contents:
Ch. 1. The art world expands -- Ch. 2. Time -- Ch. 3. Place -- Ch. 4. Identity -- Ch. 5. The body -- Ch. 6. Language -- Ch. 7. Spirituality.
Summary:
"Themes of Contemporary Art: Visual Art after 1980 is a unique introduction to six important themes that have recurred in art over the past few decades - time, place, the body, identity, language, and spirituality. Jean Robertson and Craig McDaniel provide an accessible guide that will stimulate students, gallery goers, and other readers to think actively and critically about visual art from 1980 to the present." "Generously illustrated, Themes of Contemporary Art: Visual Art after 1980 covers an international array of artists working with an immense variety of materials, techniques, subjects, and forms. A timeline that situates contemporary art in the context of major events in world history, art, and popular culture enhances the text."--BOOK JACKET.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.