The third in a series that examines the state of the arts in America; this analysis shows; in addition to lines around the block for special exhibits; well-paid superstar artists; flourishing university visual arts programs; and a global expansion of collectors; developments in the visual arts also tell a story of rapid; even seismic change; systemic imbalances; and dislocation. Using the performing arts as a comparison; this book shows that the visual arts appear better suited to the changing consumption and life styles of American consumers. Their visual character; for example; makes them easily and readily experienced. They require less time commitment than other art forms and their appreciation can be tailored to Americansrsquo; patterns of leisure consumption. But is the current picture as rosy as rising attendance figures and art price indices suggest? And will this success continue into the future? Using a systemwide approach to examine the visual arts in the context of the broader arts environment and to identify the major challenges they face; this book examines the possible answers to these questions. Earlier books in the series include The Performing Arts in a New Era (MR-1367-PCT; 2001) and From Celluloid to Cyberspace: The Media Arts and the Changing Arts World (MR-1552-RF; 2002).
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