The avant-garde: a very short introduction

For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this book, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western...

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Main Author: Cottington, David 1948- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2013
Series:Very short introductions
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary:For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this book, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (152 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191777790
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780199582730.001.0001

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