The Golden Avant-Garde Idolatry, Commercialism and Art |
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| Author:
| Sassower, Raphael
Cicotello, Louis |
| Series title: | Cultural Frames, Framing Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8139-1935-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2000 |
| Publisher: | University of Virginia Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $38.50 |
Book Description:
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Since the 18th century, artists have played a conflicting role in society. Part of the reason for this, argues this analysis, is the survival of the culture of idolatry in the modern age. They can either paint scenes of worship of the golden calf or they can fabricate the idol themselves.
Since the 18th century, artists have played a conflicting role in society. Part of the reason for this, argues this analysis, is the survival of the culture of idolatry in the modern age. They can either paint scenes of worship of the golden calf or they can fabricate the idol themselves.