Art & Social Commitment: An End To The City Of Dreams 1931-1948
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Charles Merewether
Binding: Paperback
Published: Sydney, NSW Art Gallery, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the intricate relationship between artistic expression and societal imperatives during a tumultuous global era. It uncovers how artists responded to profound social and political shifts, illustrating the evolving concept of commitment within the art world. The text presents a compelling analysis of the period from 1931 to 1948, detailing the forces that reshaped creative endeavors and challenged utopian ideals. Merewether's insightful narrative argues for a re-evaluation of art's role in times of crisis, offering a critical perspective on the City of Dreams and its eventual dissolution.
Author: Charles Merewether
Binding: Paperback
Published: Sydney, NSW Art Gallery, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the intricate relationship between artistic expression and societal imperatives during a tumultuous global era. It uncovers how artists responded to profound social and political shifts, illustrating the evolving concept of commitment within the art world. The text presents a compelling analysis of the period from 1931 to 1948, detailing the forces that reshaped creative endeavors and challenged utopian ideals. Merewether's insightful narrative argues for a re-evaluation of art's role in times of crisis, offering a critical perspective on the City of Dreams and its eventual dissolution.