A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes - Softcover

Kostelanetz, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415937647 ISBN 13: 9780415937641

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes recognizes that change is a driving force in all the arts. It covers major trends in music, dance, theater, film, visual art, sculpture, and performance art--as well as architecture, science, and culture.

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Review:

"Bringing together a wealth of information on esthetic innovation, [A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes] will make avant-garde art more accessible to everyone."
-"Booklist
"Dictionaries are not usually written for cover-to-cover reading; this one is. It is filled with fascinating people and images."
-Mark Laiosa, WBAI-FM
"Demonstrate[s] a unique subjectivity and distinctive flair without sacrificing quality...."
-"Library Journal
"A one-of-a-kind source. Nothing approaches the subject with such admirable verve."
-"Wilson Library Bulletin

Synopsis:

Our era is one of nearly constant innovation and change. The new is constantly pushing aside the old; and the once unimaginable - even the once ridiculed - is now commonplace. A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes recognizes that change is a driving force in all the arts. It covers the major trends in music, dance, theatre, film, visual art, sculpture, and performance art as well as architecture, science, and culture. Enteries are divided between important individuals and trends and movements. Each entry includes a complete biography, discography, and videography, works lists, and appropriate web links. The book is richly illustrated with original art works and an eight page colour insert. For anyone with an interest in 'what's new', this work is a treasure trove of exploration and discovery.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0415937647
• ISBN 13: 9780415937641
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 738