Ebert, John David

Art After Metaphysics

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ISBN 13:
9781492765486
author:
Ebert, John David
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
268
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£22.55

Description

Art After Metaphysics by John David Ebert explores the nature of contemporary art in a world without traditional meaning systems. In this post-metaphysical age, artists are left to navigate a landscape of broken signifiers and semiotic vacancies, seeking new meanings amidst globalization's reshaping of our world. Through discussions of notable artists such as Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Anselm Kiefer, Christian Boltanski, and others, Ebert attempts to understand what it means to be an artist in this uncertain era. By examining the works of these artists, he sheds light on the challenges and opportunities presented by a world where certainties of meaning have collapsed. This book offers a thought-provoking examination of the role of art in a rapidly changing world, inviting readers to consider the implications of a post-metaphysical age for our understanding of creativity and artistic expression.

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