Author : Debbie Lewer
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 1405111526
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)
Book Synopsis Post-Impressionism to World War II by : Debbie Lewer
Download or read book Post-Impressionism to World War II written by Debbie Lewer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2005-07-29 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Post-Impressionism to World War II is an exciting anthology of the best art history writings of the Post-Impressionist period. Several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and Bürger knit together primary sources and classic, “canonical” criticism. Collects the most important writings on art history from Post-Impressionism to the mid-20th century, covering both canonical and contemporary perspectives Offers a chronicle of avant-garde practice during an especially creative, if volatile, period of history Features several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and Bürger Includes recent critical interventions from a range of methodological perspectives – both well-known and less familiar Organizes material thematically, and features introductory essays to each of the five sections Provides a valuable, stimulating resource for students and teachers alike and offers new ways to think about and teach this important period in art history.