Modernism by Charles Harrison
Modernism is a broad term, used generally to convey a faith in progress and a healthy scepticism for received ideas and traditional values. More specifically, the Modernist tendency has been associated with the main developments in art over the past 150 years, and with art's highest acheivements. However, those concerned with maintaining traditonal values in one form or another see Modernist art as merely one alternative among many, and perhaps even an empty or misguided one. This introduction therefore looks at Modernist art of the twentieth century, in order to show exactly what are the defining characteristics of modernism, and also looks at the critical reaction, both positive and negative, to such work.Clement Greenberg's books include Art and Culture and four volumes of collected essays and criticism. Charles T. Harrison of the Open University, co editor of Art in Theory 1900 1990 and one of the leading writers on modernism, has written an introduction placing Homemade Esthetics in the context of
Greenbergs work and the evolution of 20th century critism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521627580 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521627583 |
| Title | Modernism |
| Author | Charles Harrison |
| Series | Movements In Modern Art |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1997-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
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