The Revenge Of The Philistines: Art And Culture 1972–1984
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears solid with no loose pages. No stickers or labels visible.
A sharp and authoritative collection of critical essays, The Revenge of the Philistines: Art and Culture 1972–1984 chronicles over a decade of fierce debate in the American art world through the incisive pen of one of the twentieth century's most formidable cultural critics. Hilton Kramer, long-time art critic for The New York Times, presents a sweeping indictment of the cultural decline he witnessed during the 1970s and early 1980s, arguing that mediocrity, commercialism, and anti-intellectual sentiment had come to dominate the arts. With precision and wit, he dissects the critical failures of museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, holding them accountable for capitulating to populist pressures at the expense of genuine artistic achievement. Written with the conviction of a man who refused to lower his standards, this collection remains a landmark work in the history of American art criticism.
Author: Hilton Kramer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Ivan R. Dee
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears solid with no loose pages. No stickers or labels visible.
A sharp and authoritative collection of critical essays, The Revenge of the Philistines: Art and Culture 1972–1984 chronicles over a decade of fierce debate in the American art world through the incisive pen of one of the twentieth century's most formidable cultural critics. Hilton Kramer, long-time art critic for The New York Times, presents a sweeping indictment of the cultural decline he witnessed during the 1970s and early 1980s, arguing that mediocrity, commercialism, and anti-intellectual sentiment had come to dominate the arts. With precision and wit, he dissects the critical failures of museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, holding them accountable for capitulating to populist pressures at the expense of genuine artistic achievement. Written with the conviction of a man who refused to lower his standards, this collection remains a landmark work in the history of American art criticism.