The Golden Avant-Garde

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

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780813919355
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Imprint: University of Virginia Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 701.03
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 147
Weight: 249g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 10mm