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The Word is Art

by Michael Petry
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Artistic words redefined for contemporary readership.

"The Word is Art" is a great read for someone who is interested in exploring innovative ideas about how language and text can play a role in the making of contemporary art. This book examines the concept of word-based art and how it has evolved over time. It showcases the work of many well-known artists and provides a brief history of the medium. Through illustrated examples, it brings the idea of word-based art alive, making it accessible and thought-provoking for readers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Word is Art

by Michael Petry
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ISBN: 9780500239667
Authors: Michael Petry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 2018-11-13
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Philosophy
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, Art and Photography, Art History, Theory
Goodreads rating: 3.43
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

In this new volume celebrated artist and curator Michael Petry, addresses media and marketplace concerns about the state of language and the value of books in the digital age.As words find new modes of transmission in contemporary society, text becomes information, and information strives to become free, Petry asks, what value can text hold in the sphere of visual art? Looking at the work of a broad range of artists including Bruce Nauman, Julien Breton, Jeremy Deller, Takashi Murakami, Tracey Emin, Christian Boltanski, and more, The Word is Art explores this and related questions and demonstrates how words remain critical, powerful, and central to art practice.Presenting major areas where the word has dominated artistic practice, this book takes us on a fascinating and richly illustrated global tour of diverse contemporary art forms.
 

Artistic words redefined for contemporary readership.

"The Word is Art" is a great read for someone who is interested in exploring innovative ideas about how language and text can play a role in the making of contemporary art. This book examines the concept of word-based art and how it has evolved over time. It showcases the work of many well-known artists and provides a brief history of the medium. Through illustrated examples, it brings the idea of word-based art alive, making it accessible and thought-provoking for readers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.