A handsome new edition of the seminal collection of late-twentieth-century cultural criticism. Named a Best Book of the Year by the Village Voic...
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Jan 19, 2010
Zut Alors
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Modernity- An Incomplete Project
Jürgen Habermas
The Discipline of Aesthetic Modernity
Aesthetic modernity is characterized by attitudes which fin a common focus in a changed consciousness of time. The purpose of things vanguard and avant-garde is to find uncharted territory. This is in conflict with modernist notions of the myth of progress, in tune with classical and Enlightenment sentiments. Because the avant gard focuses on the unknown and lack of concrete futures, mo More...
Jürgen Habermas
The Discipline of Aesthetic Modernity
Aesthetic modernity is characterized by attitudes which fin a common focus in a changed consciousness of time. The purpose of things vanguard and avant-garde is to find uncharted territory. This is in conflict with modernist notions of the myth of progress, in tune with classical and Enlightenment sentiments. Because the avant gard focuses on the unknown and lack of concrete futures, mo More...
Apr 08, 2008
Nick
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I really enjoyed the Fredric Jameson essay and regret not knowing about him during my stint in Santa Cruz, where he heads up the history of consciousness. In his essay, called something like"Post-modernism and Consumer Society" (I no longer have the book), he breaks down two defining features of post-modernism: pastiche and a second more unique facet where he describes the way in which post-modernist work may be experienced as dislocated from linear history.
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May 24, 2010
Lindisblue
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Great info on (still) current philosophy with all those subtle French guys and their fellow travelers. Is this this still hip? Depends how smart your peeps are.
Feb 27, 2008
Sarah
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This is one of the best books on postmodern theory out there. It didn't make me want to hit my head on anything, and actually clarified a few issues for me. A must read for anyone curious about postmodernism or writing about American art since 1940.
Dec 17, 2009
Rob
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Collection of essays on postmodernism and various examples thereof. Consumed this particular text during my 2000-2001 stint at SMCM, working my way through my SMP, trying to create reasonably plausible art students in my novel.
Dec 10, 2008
Zosh
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THIS IS THE MOST HORRIFIC BOOK I'VE EVER READ. NOT IN A GOOD WAY. IT WILL DESTROY YOUR LIFE LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE. DON'T EVEN TOUCH IT.
Jan 24, 2008
Ryan
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this is a great collection of essay from many art theorist. It really explains the last 20 years of art and culture.
Jan 07, 2008
Siobhan
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I can't remember why I liked him so much, but I definitely did. Someone, please, fill me in.
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