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Art and Politics Now
Anthony Downey
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Description for Art and Politics Now
paperback. An illustrated survey of more than 200 artists whose works address the political, often using radical approaches and techniques to communicate their ideas. It provides a closely woven argument about the contribution of specific artworks and projects to different aspects of political and social engagement. Num Pages: 240 pages, 419 illustrations, 389 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JM; ACXJ; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 281 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1094.
Art & Politics Now is a richly illustrated survey of more than 200 artists whose works address ‘the political’, often using radical approaches and techniques to communicate their ideas. Since the turn of the 21st century, contemporary artists have increasingly engaged with some of the most pressing issues facing our world and their art has taken a distinctly political turn. Eleven themed chapters with integrated illustrations each provide a closely woven argument about the contribution of specific artworks and projects to different aspects of political and social engagement, from globalization and citizenship to activism and the environment.
Art & Politics Now is a richly illustrated survey of more than 200 artists whose works address ‘the political’, often using radical approaches and techniques to communicate their ideas. Since the turn of the 21st century, contemporary artists have increasingly engaged with some of the most pressing issues facing our world and their art has taken a distinctly political turn. Eleven themed chapters with integrated illustrations each provide a closely woven argument about the contribution of specific artworks and projects to different aspects of political and social engagement, from globalization and citizenship to activism and the environment.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500291474
SKU
9780500291474
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Ref
99-1
About Anthony Downey
Dr. Anthony Downey is Professor of Visual Culture in North Africa and the Middle East at Birmingham City University. Recent publications include Don’t Shrink Me to the Size of a Bullet: The Works of Hiwa K (2017); Future Imperfect: Contemporary Art Practices and Cultural Institutions in the Middle East (2016); and Dissonant Archives: Contemporary Visual Culture and Contested Narratives in ... Read more
Reviews for Art and Politics Now
'Visually contemporary and stylishly designed … a timely overview of the art world’s involvement in politics' - E-International Relations