Art of Not Making: The New Artist/Artisan Relationship by Michael Petry

Art of Not Making: The New Artist/Artisan Relationship by Michael Petry

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Can an artist claim that an object is a work of art if it has been made for him or her by someone else? If so, who is the author of such a work? And just what is the difference between a work of art and a work of craft? This book tackles these questions head on, exploring the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, and craftsmanship.

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Art of Not Making: The New Artist/Artisan Relationship by Michael Petry

Can an artist claim that an object is a work of art if it has been made for him or her by someone else? If so, who is the author of such a work? And just what is the difference between a work of art and a work of craft? This book tackles these questions head on, exploring the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, and craftsmanship.
Petry, Michael: - Michael Petry is an artist, author, and Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) London, and Guest Curator for culture agency Futurecity. He has authored and co-authored a number of books including The Trouble With Michael and Nature Morte: Contemporary Artists Reinvigorate the Still-Life Tradition.
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ISBN 13 9780500238820
ISBN 10 0500238820
Title Art of Not Making: The New Artist/Artisan Relationship
Author Michael Petry
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2011-03-01
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.