David Cottington

Książka w przystępny sposób wyjaśnia skomplikowane zagadnienia nowoczesnych trendów w sztuce, począwszy od Maneta i Picassa, a skończywszy na najnowszych przykładach sztuki performatywnej. Kiedy możemy mówić o sztuce nowoczesnej? Jakie relacje zachodzą między sztuką nowoczesną a współczesną? Jaką rolę w sztuce nowoczesnej odgrywa handel dziełami...

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 Very Short Introduction, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture....

A Very Short IntroductionAs public interest in modern art continues to grow, there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers, offering them not only information and ideas about modern art, but also explaining its contemporary relevance and its history. This book does just that....

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 Very Short Introduction, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture....