Foster

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ISBN 13:
9781565844643
author:
Foster
format:
Paperback
publisher:
The New Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
256
Genre:
Music recording & reproduction
Condition:
New
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Description

Hal Foster's critical gaze has long examined the complex machinery of the culture industry. His essays establish a unique vantage point from which to understand the interconnected agendas of artists, patrons, and critics. In "Recodings", Foster explores the limits and myths of postmodernism, the uses and abuses of historicism, and the connections between recent art and architecture with media spectacle and institutional power. The book presents a nuanced analysis of the transformations of the avant-garde and cultural politics as a whole. Through his work, Foster offers a thought-provoking examination of the intersections between art, culture, and society, making "Recodings" a valuable resource for anyone interested in cultural criticism and theory.

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