Theory in Contemporary Art since 1985

By: Leung, Simon

Book Overview

Theory in Contemporary Art since 1985 is a groundbreaking anthology that captures the essence and the edge of the contemporary art scene. Provides the first truly comprehensive and international anthology of theory in contemporary art of the last two decades. Brings together a broad selection of important contributions to the fields of contemporary art, theory, and culture from established and emergent art voices, including scholars, curators, critics, and artists from around the globe. Focuses on key theoretical and aesthetic issues in contemporary art, such as cultural/multicultural theory, identity politics, AIDS, post-colonialism, globalization, and spectatorship. Includes editorial material and 44 illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631228675
• ISBN13: 9780631228677
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Delivers exactly what it says!

Honestly there isn't much to say about this book. If you have ever wondered what happened to art after "modernism," this is the book to read. It's a must for any contemporary artist--contemporary as in present, not in the art sense, which would cut off around Warhol. This book can also be used to prove to anyone who thinks art doesn't require thinking that it requires quite a bit more thinking than they would expect. If you find reading a normal book challenging, this isn't the book for you. Many of the ideas will escape you unless you have a good working knowledge of the concepts behind postmodern theory, such as semiotics and psychoanalytic theory (especially Freud and Lacan). I would recommend Visual Culture: The Reader (edited by Evans and Hall) to provide a basis for this background info.

great for art theorists and paper writing!

This book contains several essential essays for anyone studying contemporary art theory. It is an extremely theoretical book, not to be undertaken lightly. It would help if you had a basic background in some theoretical discourse. As a graduate student, I have used it in several of my theory classes, and it has proven to be extremely helpful in writing papers.

Very good book on theories of contemporary art

I am an honor student in Visual Art at UVIC. This is my text book!