Joselit, David
Art's Properties
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691236049
- author:
- Joselit, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 11.7 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Art's Properties by David Joselit explores how art has become a commodity in modern society. The author argues that artworks are not inherently political, but rather occupy a unique space between here and now and elsewhere, making them difficult to fully own or control. Joselit examines the history of modern art, tracing its development from the emergence of museums to the contemporary debates over repatriation and proprietary authorship. He considers how the values of possessive individualism have shaped the art world, and how artworks are often captured and co-opted by powerful interests. Through a range of case studies, including the Louvre's early history and the controversy surrounding Dana Schutz's painting Open Casket, Joselit reveals the complex politics of art in the modern era. He shows that the meaning of art lies not in its content or form, but in its ability to generate experience over time.
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