Bätschmann, Oskar

The Art Public: A Short History

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ISBN 13:: 9781789146943
author:: Bätschmann, Oskar
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 2.1 x 14.9 x 14.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, History,
Condition:: New
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The Art Public: A Short History by Oskar Bätschmann A concise and insightful exploration of the concept of the art public, tracing its evolution from ancient Greece to contemporary times. This sweeping account examines how our understanding of art's impact on audiences has shifted over the centuries, from passive reception to active engagement. Through a rich analysis of written and pictorial evidence, Bätschmann disentangles connections between art production, audiences, and actual reception, shedding light on the ways we imagine art's immediate effect and its lasting legacy. This thought-provoking history offers a nuanced understanding of our complex relationship with art. Hardcover, 240 pages.

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