The Invention of Art: A Cultural History

by Shiner, Larry
ISBN: 9780226753430
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Overview

With The Invention of Art, Larry Shiner challenges our conventional understandings of art and asks us to reconsider its history entirely, arguing that the category of fine art is a modern invention-that the lines drawn between art and craft resulted from key social transformations in Europe during the long eighteenth century.

"Shiner spent over a decade honing what he calls 'a brief history of the idea of art.' This carefully prepared and-given the extent and complexity of what he's discussing-admirably concise, well-organized book is the result. . . . Shiner's text is scholarly but accessible, and should appeal to readers with even a dabbler's interest in art theory."-Publishers Weekly

"The Invention of Art is enjoyable to read and provides a welcome addition to the history and philosophy of art."-Terrie L. Wilson, Art Documentation

"A lucid book . . . it should be a must-read for anyone active in the arts."-Marc Spiegler, Chicago Tribune Books

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Shiner, Larry
  • ISBN: 9780226753430
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.16 x 0.81
  • Number Of Pages: 352
  • Publication Year: 2003

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