Civilising Caliban
The Misuse of Art 1875–1980
Sinopsis
I wrote my thesis because it seemed incredible that a nineteenth century cleric could believe that paintings had the power to civilise his community of Londons poorest. Yet that is what he did believe and his ideas were exported round the world. I still dont know whether he was right...Frances Borzello
What is the purpose of art? Aside from aesthetic considerations, does it have socio-political functions? Art critic Frances Borzello reflected on this in her doctoral thesis, later expanded for publication in 1987 as Civilising Caliban. Therein she traced a link between Victorian-era exhibitions mounted for Whitechapels poor by Anglican vicar Samuel Barnett to the munificent post-war patronage of the Arts Council. In a new preface to this edition Borzello reflects on how the idea of art for all has fared - along with the questions of who pays for it and what good it achieves.
Léelo en cualquier dispositivo
Ficha Técnica
Editorial: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571317592
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 17/07/2014
Especificaciones del producto
Recibe novedades de FRANCES BORZELLO directamente en tu email
Reseñas sobre Civilising Caliban
Comparte tu experiencia con la comunidad lectora.
0 Reseñas
Sólo por opinar entras en el sorteo mensual de tres tarjetas regalo valoradas en
20€
