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A Concise Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes by Richard Kostelanetz distils the most essential entries from the acclaimed 2018 third edition, offering rare insights into innovative artistic movements and pioneering figures. This curated reference brings together critical analysis and historical perspective from a distinguished arts historian, covering everything from groundbreaking artists and experimental practices to unconventional cultural phenomena like Las Vegas and Muhammad Ali. Kostelanetz provides intelligence rarely found elsewhere, combining intellectual rigour with surprising connections across disciplines. Whether exploring avant-garde theatre, visual arts, performance, or unexpected subjects like the Harlem Globetrotters, this dictionary serves as an indispensable guide to understanding what is truly innovative and excellent in modern culture. Perfect for students, scholars, and creative professionals seeking authoritative context on the movements and individuals that shaped contemporary art.

Key Features

Routledge's concise edition extracts essential entries from the comprehensive 2018 third edition compiled by distinguished critic Richard Kostelanetz.

Covers a wealth of avant-garde subjects including theatre, visual arts, performance and unexpected cultural innovations with rare historical intelligence.

Includes appreciations of unconventional figures and collective creations such as Muhammad Ali, the Harlem Globetrotters, Las Vegas and New York.

Written by Richard Kostelanetz, a renowned arts historian and critic, providing authoritative and insightful perspectives on artistic innovation.

Serves as a reference for understanding pivotal movements and individuals that shaped modern and contemporary art across multiple disciplines.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 November 2019
Listed Since
09 November 2017

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