The Critic as Artist by Oscar Wilde
Criticism is itself an art. This is one of the singular arguments in what must be one of Oscar Wilde's most compelling critical dialogues ever published. The Critic as Artist explores Wilde's defense of criticism through sharp, witty dialogue and riveting, thoughtful arguments. This theoretical dialogue uses prime examples to discuss many elements, such as criticism as an art form, the true definition of a critic, criticism's value over art, and more. A special treasure for admirers of Wilde and a welcome addition to any bookshelf, The Critic as Artist exemplifies the playwright's witty look on the world and his true love of art. --- About the author: Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1854, Oscar Wilde went on to become a prominent playwright, poet, and novelist all throughout the late Victorian Age. His many accomplishments in the field of writing have earned him praise as one of the most successful authors and playwrights of his era and beyond. He died in Paris in 1900 at the age of 46.
Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet and playwright who became one of London’s most popular writers in the early 1890s. Graduating from Trinity College, Dublin, and later Magdalen College, Oxford, Wilde embarked on a hugely successful lecture tour of America in 1882. Two early melodramatic tragedies, Vera; or, The Nihilists (1880) and The Duchess of Padua (1883), were written during these years, paving the way for later stage classics such as A Woman of No Importance (1893), An Ideal Husband (1895), and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895). Wilde also continued to write prose and criticism for popular daily newspapers such as The Pall Mall Gazette, as well as The Woman’s World, a Victorian women’s magazine that he edited between 1887 and 1889. Though often controversial, his flair for journalism and nose for scandal ensured these writings were widely read. His bold essays on aesthetic philosophy, published together in the collection Intentions (1891), were known for their wit and play with motif. Together with his plays and poems, these writings on art remain important and influential meditations of the nature of art criticism itself.
Michael Bracewell is a British writer and novelist who has written extensively on modern and contemporary art and culture. He is a contributor to Burlington and frieze magazines. His recent contributions include essays for Bridget Riley: Paintings and Related Work (2010), The Rise of David Bowie 1972–1973 (2016), and Joy Division (2017), as well as Michaël Borremans: Fire from the Sun (2018) for David Zwirner Books. His selected writings on visual art, The Space Between, were published by Ridinghouse in 2012.
Michael Bracewell is a British writer and novelist who has written extensively on modern and contemporary art and culture. He is a contributor to Burlington and frieze magazines. His recent contributions include essays for Bridget Riley: Paintings and Related Work (2010), The Rise of David Bowie 1972–1973 (2016), and Joy Division (2017), as well as Michaël Borremans: Fire from the Sun (2018) for David Zwirner Books. His selected writings on visual art, The Space Between, were published by Ridinghouse in 2012.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781644230039 |
| ISBN 10 | 1644230038 |
| Title | The Critic as Artist |
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
| Series | Ekphrasis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | David Zwirner |
| Year published | 2019-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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