Siebers, Tobin

Disability Aesthetics (Corporealities: Discourses of Disability)

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ISBN 13:: 9780472051007
author:: Siebers, Tobin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Michigan Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Cultural studies
Condition:: New
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Disability Aesthetics by Tobin Siebers is a groundbreaking exploration of how disability intersects with our understanding of art and aesthetics. By examining the representation of disability in modern art, Siebers reveals that disability is not just a condition, but also an aesthetic value in itself. Siebers's book challenges conventional notions of beauty and art, arguing that the modern in art is often perceived as disability. He explores how this perception has evolved over time, particularly during the American culture wars of the late twentieth century. Through a range of examples, from historical artworks to contemporary fiction, Siebers demonstrates how disability problematizes our understanding of aesthetics. This book offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between disability and art, making it an essential read for anyone interested in visual studies, critical theory, or the cultural politics of disability.

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