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How to See a Work of Art in Total Darkness

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Examining the works of contemporary black artists, this book challenges the notion that "blackness" should define their art. Through the lens of Kara Walker, Fred Wilson, Isaac Julien, Glenn Ligon, and William Pope.L, the author critiques the limitations imposed by societal expectations of representation. By prioritizing artistic freedom over cultural obligation, the narrative highlights how these artists navigate the complexities of identity and context, reflecting the broader shifts in late twentieth-century American art and culture.

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How to See a Work of Art in Total Darkness, Darby English

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2010
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Tytuł
How to See a Work of Art in Total Darkness
Język
angielski
Wydawca
MIT Press
Rok wydania
2010
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
388
ISBN13
9780262514934
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4 z 5
Opis
Examining the works of contemporary black artists, this book challenges the notion that "blackness" should define their art. Through the lens of Kara Walker, Fred Wilson, Isaac Julien, Glenn Ligon, and William Pope.L, the author critiques the limitations imposed by societal expectations of representation. By prioritizing artistic freedom over cultural obligation, the narrative highlights how these artists navigate the complexities of identity and context, reflecting the broader shifts in late twentieth-century American art and culture.