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Routledge Master Narratives and their Discontents - Art History Theory

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James Elkins offers a bracing examination of how modernism and postmodernism are understood in contemporary art criticism, arguing that art historical discourse relies on four dominant master narratives: works classified as modern or postmodern, evaluated for technical skill, or assessed through political ideology. Each narrative framework shapes fundamentally different understandings of what art is and how it functions. This Routledge publication serves as both a comprehensive overview of current art historical thinking and a provocative challenge to move beyond conventional frameworks that constrain critical interpretation. Ideal for art historians, students, and practitioners seeking to question and expand the boundaries of contemporary art discourse.

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James Elkins identifies and critiques four master narratives that dominate contemporary art historical interpretation and criticism.

Routledge's publication combines overview of current art theoretical thinking with direct challenges to established critical frameworks.

The work examines how modernism and postmodernism categories shape understanding of technical skill and political content in visual art.

This theory text encourages readers to think beyond conventional art historical approaches and develop alternative critical perspectives.

Addresses fundamental questions about the nature and purpose of art within twentieth and twenty-first century artistic practice.

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Release Date
16 August 2005
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09 February 2007

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