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Theorizing the Avant-Garde

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Focusing on the interplay between art and politics, the book reexamines the avant-garde through the lens of postmodern theories. Richard Murphy critiques classic formulations and engages with key theorists like Jameson and Lyotard, while also incorporating insights from Marcuse, Adorno, and Benjamin. Through detailed analyses of various films and literary works, this interdisciplinary exploration offers valuable perspectives for those interested in modernist movements and the complexities of postmodernity.

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Theorizing the Avant-Garde, Richard Murphy

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2003
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English
Released
2003
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Hardcover
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336
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9780521632911
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Focusing on the interplay between art and politics, the book reexamines the avant-garde through the lens of postmodern theories. Richard Murphy critiques classic formulations and engages with key theorists like Jameson and Lyotard, while also incorporating insights from Marcuse, Adorno, and Benjamin. Through detailed analyses of various films and literary works, this interdisciplinary exploration offers valuable perspectives for those interested in modernist movements and the complexities of postmodernity.