Making Theory/Constructing Art - On the Authority of the Avant-Garde

Artists and critics regularly enlist theory in the creation and assessment of artworks, but few have scrutinized the art theories themselves. Here, Daniel examines and critiques the norms, assumptions, historical conditions, and institutions that have framed the development and uses of art theory.
Spurred by the theoretical claims of Arthur Danto, a leader in the philosophy of the avant-garde, Herwitz reexamines the art and theory of major figures in the avant-garde movement including John Cage, Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard, and Andy Warhol.

Summary

This text examines and critiques the norms, assumptions, historical conditions and institutions that have framed the development and uses of art theory. It looks at the work of major figures in the avant-garde movement, such as John Cage, Jean-Francois Lyotard and Andy Warhol.

Product details

• Authors: D. Herwitz, Daniel Herwitz
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.1996
• EAN: 9780226328928
• ISBN: 978-0-226-32892-8
• No. of pages: 370
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 539 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; History of Ideas, Theory of art, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, ART / History / General, HISTORY / Social History, ART / Criticism & Theory, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Art, History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -, Western philosophy from c 1800, 20th Century & Contemporary Classical Music, Western Philosophy, From C 1900 -, Art music, orchestral and formal music