Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture / Michael Kammen.
Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture / Michael Kammen.
Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture / Michael Kammen.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
Date
2006.
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N306.47097/ 2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxvi, 450 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Monuments, memorials, and Americanism -- 2. Nudity, decency, and morality -- 3. Coming to terms with modernism -- 4. Troubles with murals -- 5. Art politicized : ideological issues -- 6. The pivotal 1960s -- 7. The dimensions and dilemmas of public sculpture -- 8. The art museum transformed -- 9....
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2006.
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Summary
"Michael Kammen examines the nature, diversity, and persistence of major disputes generated by art and artists and shows what has changed since the 1830s and why. He looks at the role of artists and patrons, local and national governments, conservatives and liberals, and the media in creating and sustaining heated controversies. We see the notable...
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Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture / Michael Kammen.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [385]-424) and index.
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N306.47097/ 2
Record Identifier
74VKR8zL076y
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKR8zL076y
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ISBN
9781400041299
1400041295 (hc)
DDC
306.470973
MMS ID
991023230949702626
