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Magical Thinking
Why the avant-garde is now history
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Exploring the evolving concept of 'avant-garde' in contemporary art, the book critiques its ironic usage as it begins to imply being outdated rather than progressive. The term, rooted in military language, reflects a time when artists actively challenged social norms. However, just as modern warfare lacks a defined structure, so does the realm of art, leading to a subjective interpretation of what constitutes art. This shift raises questions about the hierarchy of artistic innovation and the fluidity of creative expression in today's landscape.
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Magical Thinking, Edward Lucie-Smith
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- 2023
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- Title
- Magical Thinking
- Subtitle
- Why the avant-garde is now history
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward Lucie-Smith
- Publisher
- Cv Publications
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 90
- ISBN13
- 9781908419460
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring the evolving concept of 'avant-garde' in contemporary art, the book critiques its ironic usage as it begins to imply being outdated rather than progressive. The term, rooted in military language, reflects a time when artists actively challenged social norms. However, just as modern warfare lacks a defined structure, so does the realm of art, leading to a subjective interpretation of what constitutes art. This shift raises questions about the hierarchy of artistic innovation and the fluidity of creative expression in today's landscape.