Marxist Theory of Art: Marxism and human nature, part 1
Written by admin on February 2, 2010 – 9:37 am -In the two recent posts discussing whether or not art gets progressively better, our argument depended upon a particular view of ‘human nature’. One of the theoretical keystones of this blog is that art is the objectification and affirmation of our essential powers in … A counter-response to these interpretations was made by Norman Geras in his 1983 book Marx and Human Nature: Refutation of a Legend [4] — the ‘legend’ being Marx’s supposed rejection of human nature. Read more from the original source: Marxist Theory of Art: Marxism and human nature, part 1 Read More →
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Written by admin on February 2, 2010 – 6:32 am -Textures, colors, and dark rich skin tones were all crucial in creating the art for this book . The drawings of the shanty homes had to be accurate in height, and the textures had to appear rough and worn due to weather, wind, and the everyday wear and .. Read the original post: AG Ford « Read More →
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Somos en escrito: Chicano Writers and the Art of the Novel
Written by admin on February 2, 2010 – 2:15 am -Lionel Trilling thought the novel was “a kind of summary and paradigm of our cultural life” (“ Art and Fortune” in The Liberal Imagination, 1950). While there is some controversy about some forms of short fiction–whether a short work is … Read the original post: Somos en escrito: Chicano Writers and the Art of the Novel Read More →
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Marianne Moore and Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Installation at …
Written by admin on February 2, 2010 – 1:57 am -I spent my time poring over her clipping files, each folder carefully labeled like a personal encyclopedia, and working with museum staff to access her vast collection of art objects and other ephemera,” says Sue Johnson. … rare and often inscribed copies of his books , photographs, and much more. See the rest here: Marianne Moore and Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Installation at … Read More →
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