Jacob, Mary Jane
Dewey for Artists
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226580449
- author:
- Jacob, Mary Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres (0.25 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dewey for Artists by Mary Jane Jacob explores the connection between art and democracy. John Dewey, a pragmatic philosopher and progressive architect of American educational reform, argued that there is strong social value in art and that artists often challenge our preconceived notions. Through the experiences of contemporary artists who have modeled Dewey's principles within their practices, this book shows how art can be a creative act that embodies democracy. The author draws on carefully considered curatorial practice to address the ways in which aesthetic experience happens, enabling viewers to find greater meaning and purpose. By examining the potential of art for self and social realization, Jacob helps us understand Dewey's legacy and its relevance to our culture today. This book provides insight into the intersection of art and democracy, highlighting the role that artists can play in shaping our understanding of what it means to be a democratic society.
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