In this bracing engagement with the many versions of art history; James Elkins argues that the story of modernism and postmodernism is almost always told in terms of four narratives. Works of art are either seen as modern or postmodern; or praised for their technical skill or because of the politics they appear to embody. These are master narratives of contemporary criticism; and each leads to a different understanding of what art is and does. Both a cogent overview of the state of thinking about art and a challenge to think outside the art historical box; Master Narratives and their Discontents is the first volume in a series of short books on the theories of modernism by leading art historians on twentieth-century art and art criticism.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great resource and readingBy YolandaGreat resource and reading! Well put together all around with information very accessible and great images with text to help describe processes etc. Love this and am using it for our text in Relief Printmaking this year. Thank you Merlyn Chesterton! Another jewel for us printmakers; teachers; collectors; and everyone else.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Introduction to Woodblock PrintmakingBy Ernest A. MizellVery well written; detailed information; lots of photos; an excellent resource. My only complaint is they spent a bit more time and pages on obscure Chinese printing techniques that seem beyond the scope and probably desire of people just learning the craft.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful! Highly recommended for anyone with even a passing ...By CherylBeautiful! Highly recommended for anyone with even a passing interest in the art of woodblock print making. The authors take the reader step by step through the process; augmenting along the way with an abundance of helpful photos and finished prints.