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Explore the complex landscape of contemporary art history with Master Narratives and their Discontents by James Elkins. Published by Routledge, this book examines how the stories of modernism and postmodernism are constructed within the visual arts. Elkins identifies four primary narratives that shape modern criticism: the distinction between modern and postmodern works, the focus on technical skill, and the evaluation of political embodiment. This text provides a clear overview of how people think about art today. It functions as both a guide to current academic thought and a call to move beyond traditional art historical boundaries. Whether you are studying the evolution of visual culture or looking to challenge standard perspectives, this book offers a deep look into what art is and the roles it plays in society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the theories that drive 20th and 21st century art criticism.

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Examines the four core narratives used in modern and postmodern art history.

Provides a cogent overview of current thinking within the visual arts field.

Challenges readers to think outside the traditional art historical box.

Analyzes how technical skill and politics shape contemporary art criticism.

Offers a deep study of the theories defining modernism and postmodernism.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
16 August 2005
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09 February 2007

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