Ranciere, Jacques

The Future of the Image

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ISBN 13:: 9781788736541
author:: Ranciere, Jacques
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Verso Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.7 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
Condition:: New
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The Future of the Image by Jacques Rancière Jacques Rancière's latest work offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between art and politics. In this book, he develops a new concept of the image in contemporary art, examining how artists and thinkers have long grappled with the role of aesthetics in shaping our understanding of the world. Rancière argues that there is a fundamental choice facing artists: to reinforce radical democracy or create a new reactionary mysticism. He draws on a wide range of artistic movements and thinkers, from film directors like Godard and Bresson to philosophers like Foucault and Deleuze. Through this analysis, Rancière makes the case for an aesthetic revolution that prioritizes egalitarian ideals. For Rancière, there is no such thing as pure art - every work must engage with broader social and political issues. This book provides a compelling vision of how art can be used to challenge dominant power structures and promote a more just society.

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