'avant-Garde' Art Groups in China, 1979-1989

This book gives a critical account of four of the most significant avant-garde Chinese art groups and associations of the late 1970s and '80s. It is made up largely of conversations conducted by the author with members of these organizations that provide insight into the circumstances of artistic production during the decade leading up to the Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989. The conversations are supported by an extended introduction and other comprehensive notes that give a detailed overview of the historical circumstances under which the groups and associations developed.

Summary

Offers a critical account of four of the most significant avant-garde Chinese art groups and associations of the late 1970s and '80s. This title is made up largely of conversations conducted by the author with members of these organizations that offer an overview of the historical circumstances under which the groups and associations developed.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Gladston, Paul (University of New South Wales GLADSTON
• Publisher: Intellect Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2013
• EAN: 9781841507156
• ISBN: 978-1-84150-715-6
• No. of pages: 206
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 365 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories