Exposure -- Indexicality: a trauma of signification -- Analogue: on Zoe Leonard and Tacita Dean -- Rubbing, casting, making strange -- Index, diagram, graphic trace -- The "unrepresentable"--Invisible traces: postscript on Thomas Demand
Since art history is having a major identity crisis as it struggles to adapt to contemporary global and mass media culture, this book intervenes in the struggle by laying bare the troublesome assumptions and presumptions at the field's foundations in a series of essays.
Alois Riegl (1858-1905) was one of the founders of art history as a discipline. This is the first general introduction to the work of the celebrated Austrian who brought complex philosophical considerations to bear on art and its history. Ranging easily over diverse fields and among a large group of thinkers, Margaret Iversen establishes Riegl's relevance to recent critical thinking while clearly delineating his extraordinary critical powers. Iversen contextualizes Riegl's thought among the wider cultural crosscurrents of his time, pointing for example to his denunciation of the sub-Semperians and his profound influence on Walter Benjamin. She is equally concerned to relate Riegl's work to contemporary theoretical interests, arguing that he pioneered an approach to art history that took into consideration the role of the spectator. She devotes a chapter to Riegl's theory of spectator/depiction relationships, comparing it with more recent writing on the subject by commentators like Fried, Foucault, and others. In a sympathetic reading of Riegl, Iversen interprets his theory of Kunstwollen or artistic volition, as a concept that ran counter to narrowly empiricist and determinist histories of art that were dominant in his time. She provides extended critical commentary on his most important works, Questions of Style, Late Roman Art Industry, and The Dutch Group Portrait, enriched by explorations of the theoretical background of his systematic art history, including the work of Kant, Hegel, Herbart, and Hildebrand. Iversen also details Erwin Panofsky's early response to Riegl, arguing that Panofsky's search for an authoritative viewpoint collapsed Riegl's multiple typology of style into an art history constructed around a single aesthetic norm.
An small booklet which explores the series of paintings 'Hospital' by the British artist Robert Priseman. Accompanied by essays from Professor Margaret Iversen and Dr Ben Cranfield, this important series of paintings was produced between 2004-2006. Key influences are Edward Hopper's alienating worlds of urban isolation and Magritte's painting of 1954 'The Empire of Lights' where life is seen to be in a delicate state of flux and transition. This is echoed in the 'Hospital' series where medical environments view the human body without hierarchy or function, but existing between two states of being.
First Published in 2002. Modes and categories inherited from the past no longer seem to fit the reality experienced by a new generation. ‘New Accents’ is intended as a positive response to the initiative offered by such a situation. Each volume in the series will seek to encourage rather than resist the process of change, to stretch rather than reinforce the boundaries that currently define literature and its academic study. The present selection of papers, made from nearly two hundred published, represents in some measure the diversity of the work at the eight Essex Sociology of Literature Conferences.
In September 2018 Cornelia Parker's Transitional Object (PsychoBarn) lands in the courtyard of the Royal Academy of Arts, London. This meticulous and unsettling installation - first shown on the roof of The Metropolitan Museum of Art against the skyline of New York's Central Park - is half stage set, half sculpture. The work, which draws on archetypal images of American culture such as the red barn and the infamous Bates motel from Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, will now be seen against a backdrop of Burlington House's neoclassical buildings. Cornelia Parker was elected a Royal Academician in 2009. She has since had solo shows at the Whitworth Gallery, Manchester, and the Frith Street Gallery, London. She is well known for her installations, including Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View (1991), a reconstruction of an exploded shed, which now forms part of Tate's collection. Generously illustrated with supporting imagery and installation shots, this book comprises a conversation with the artist and a text on the work's installation in London. Transitional Object (PsychoBarn) will be on display in the courtyard of the Royal Academy of Arts, London, from October 2018 to March 2019. AUTHORS: Darian Leader is a psychoanalyst and author of What is Madness? (2011) and Hands: What We Do With Them - and Why (2016). Sheena Wagstaff is Leonard A. Lauder Chairman of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. SELLING POINT: * An introduction to Transitional Object (PsychoBarn), Cornelia Parker's major installation in the courtyard of the Royal Academy of Arts, London, inspired by Hitchcock's Psycho and Edward Hopper's paintings 45 colour images
First Published in 2002. Modes and categories inherited from the past no longer seem to fit the reality experienced by a new generation. ‘New Accents’ is intended as a positive response to the initiative offered by such a situation. Each volume in the series will seek to encourage rather than resist the process of change, to stretch rather than reinforce the boundaries that currently define literature and its academic study. The present selection of papers, made from nearly two hundred published, represents in some measure the diversity of the work at the eight Essex Sociology of Literature Conferences.
Alois Riegl (1858-1905) was one of the founders of art history as a discipline. This is the first general introduction to the work of the celebrated Austrian who brought complex philosophical considerations to bear on art and its history. Ranging easily over diverse fields and among a large group of thinkers, Margaret Iversen establishes Riegl's relevance to recent critical thinking while clearly delineating his extraordinary critical powers. Iversen contextualizes Riegl's thought among the wider cultural crosscurrents of his time, pointing for example to his denunciation of the sub-Semperians and his profound influence on Walter Benjamin. She is equally concerned to relate Riegl's work to contemporary theoretical interests, arguing that he pioneered an approach to art history that took into consideration the role of the spectator. She devotes a chapter to Riegl's theory of spectator/depiction relationships, comparing it with more recent writing on the subject by commentators like Fried, Foucault, and others. In a sympathetic reading of Riegl, Iversen interprets his theory of Kunstwollen or artistic volition, as a concept that ran counter to narrowly empiricist and determinist histories of art that were dominant in his time. She provides extended critical commentary on his most important works, Questions of Style, Late Roman Art Industry, and The Dutch Group Portrait, enriched by explorations of the theoretical background of his systematic art history, including the work of Kant, Hegel, Herbart, and Hildebrand. Iversen also details Erwin Panofsky's early response to Riegl, arguing that Panofsky's search for an authoritative viewpoint collapsed Riegl's multiple typology of style into an art history constructed around a single aesthetic norm.
Since art history is having a major identity crisis as it struggles to adapt to contemporary global and mass media culture, this book intervenes in the struggle by laying bare the troublesome assumptions and presumptions at the field's foundations in a series of essays.
This thorough introduction to modern-day Norway and Norwegian culture shows the impact a small country can have on the world in terms of peace building, environmental issues, technological innovation, and more. Culture and Customs of Norway provides an up-to-date view of Norway, showcasing a nation that is part of modern Europe, yet zealously maintains its own culture and identity. Providing the most current information on a broad range of topics—including cinema, literature, food, art, performing arts, and architecture—the book also places modern-day Norway in a historical context that makes it possible to understand how Norwegian culture came to be as it is today. Readers will discover a nation that is a fascinating juxtaposition of advanced technology, especially in such fields as oil production and climate, and some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world. They will read about such famous writers, artists, and composers as Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Munch, and Edvard Grieg. And they will discover how Norway confronts the challenges of modern society without sacrificing its social-democratic philosophy of social justice and shared responsibility, both at home and globally.
This interesting book shows how everyday objects have changed over time.Comprehension Strategies: Making connections to self, comparing and contrasting.Dictionary Words: clock, house, radio, telephone, television, typewriterVocabulary Words: curved screen, dial, earpiece, flat screen, keypad, knob, number, plaster, ribbon, Roman numeral, stone, touchpadHigh-Frequency Words: a, an, and, are, at, here, is, look, not, the, these, they, what
What things sink or float - find out in this book.Comprehension Strategies: Predicting, asking and answering questions, comparing and contrasting.Dictionary Words: glass things, metal things, plastic things, rubber balls, tank, wooden thingsVocabulary Words: block, coins, comb, jar, marbles, pen, pencils, squash ball, spoon, tennis ballHigh-Frequency Words: a, and, are, at, by, can, have, in, look, makes, of, our, see, so, some, them, these, they, which, will, you
Different countires have different landmarks. Read about some in this book.Comprehension Strategies: Making connections to world, synthesizing, comparing and contrasting.Dictionary Words: bridges, castles, churches, map, pyramids, towersVocabulary Words: Eiffel Tower in Paris, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Moritzburg Castle in Dresden, Pyramid in Chichén Itza, Pyramids in Giza, Santo Domingo Church in Oaxaca, Schwedagon Church in Yangon, Sky Tower in Auckland, Sydney Harbour Bridge i
What do hard and soft mean? This book will help you find out.Comprehension Strategies: Classifying and categorizing, applying knowledge, summarizing.Dictionary Words: dog biscuits, feathers, fur, paws, shell, stickVocabulary Words: bowl, chain, claw, eyebrow, fingernail, hair, nose, skin, teeth, T-shirt, wall, whiskersHigh-Frequency Words: are, has, her, his, in, is, the, these, they, this, two, what, with
We all enjoy our leisure time. However, what people do in their leisure time has changed over time. Find out what previous children like to do in their leisure time
Seasons are different in other parts of the world.Comprehension Strategies: Making connections to text, comparing and contrasting, predicting.Dictionary Words: beach, park, rain, snow, warm clothesVocabulary Words: gloves, jacket, jeans, raincoat, sand, shorts, surfboard, sweater, T-shirt, umbrellaHigh-Frequency Words: a, all, and, bit, do, go, his, in, is, it, like, likes, live, lives, not, the, to, too, very, what, where, with, you
Rules are very important and we have them at school for lots of reasons. Find out about some in this book.Comprehension Strategies: Making connections to text, comparing and contrasting, predicting.Dictionary Words: classroom, class rules, cloakroom, exercise book, playground, story timeVocabulary Words: backpack, broom, chair, crossed legs, eraser, folded arms, hook, ladder, pencil, ruler, slide, whiteboardHigh-Frequency Words: and, at, day, do, is, keep, made, not, of, on, other, our, pl
How does rain work? How does it get produced and what is it made of?All these questions plus more facts about rain are answered in this informative book.
From roller-coasters to escalators, this book looks at the various machines that go up and down.Comprehension Strategies: Making connections to self, evaluating, asking and answering questions.Dictionary Words: cable car, chairlift, escalator, lift, plane, roller-coasterVocabulary Words: arrow, button, cable, car, chair, hand rail, moving step, runway, safety bar, tracks, wheel, windowHigh-Frequency Words: a, and, down, goes, going, in, is, it, one, takes, that, then, they, this, too, up,
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