Earnest, Jarrett
What It Means to Write about Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9781941701898
- author:
- Earnest, Jarrett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- David Zwirner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.98 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive portrait of art criticism has been assembled by leading writers in this definitive overview. Over the past fifty years, art criticism has evolved significantly, moving from niche to mainstream and becoming widely taught at universities and practiced across various media platforms. This collection of thirty in-depth conversations explores the role of the critic as it has developed from the 1960s to today, providing valuable insights into different approaches to writing about art. The contributors share their unique perspectives on craft, technique, and artistic expression, offering a rich resource for aspiring artists and writers. Through these conversations, Jarrett Earnest sheds light on the diverse ways of thinking and looking at art, highlighting the complexities and nuances of this critical field.