The Avant Garde: A Very Short Introduction

The Avant Garde: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 153
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ISBN-10 : 9780199582730
ISBN-13 : 0199582734
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Book Synopsis The Avant Garde: A Very Short Introduction by : David Cottington

Download or read book The Avant Garde: A Very Short Introduction written by David Cottington and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this Very Short Introduction, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it within the context of western modernity and capitalist culture.


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