Decolonial Introduction to the Theory, History and Criticism of the Arts

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Focusing on the critical examination of Western art discourse, this book explores 2,500 years of debates and key figures who have shaped the understanding of the arts in Europe. It deconstructs prevailing narratives across various media, revealing how they often reinforce fixed ideas while suppressing the arts' true power. By incorporating contemporary theories and perspectives from Amerindian authors and philosophers, it advocates for a decolonization of art studies, using Brazil's artistic landscape as a pivotal case study to challenge Eurocentric views.