Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 11: The Artist As A Social Critic is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Edwin Canaday. This book is a part of the Metropolitan Seminars In Art series and focuses on the role of artists as social critics. The book is designed to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the various ways in which artists have used their work to comment on social and political issues throughout history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of ...
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Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 11: The Artist As A Social Critic is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Edwin Canaday. This book is a part of the Metropolitan Seminars In Art series and focuses on the role of artists as social critics. The book is designed to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the various ways in which artists have used their work to comment on social and political issues throughout history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the artist's role as a social critic. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of social criticism in art, tracing its roots back to the Renaissance and exploring its development through the centuries. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into specific themes, such as the depiction of poverty and inequality, the critique of war and violence, and the representation of political power.Throughout the book, Canaday provides numerous examples of artists who have used their work to comment on social issues, including Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso, and Diego Rivera. He also explores the various techniques and mediums that artists have used to convey their messages, from painting and sculpture to photography and performance art.Overall, Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 11: The Artist As A Social Critic is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the role of artists as social critics. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply interested in the intersection of art and politics, this book is sure to provide you with valuable insights and perspectives.In Twelve Portfolios.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. No Dj. Book Folio, hardcover, near fine, with framable prints in pocket at front and notes from publisher. Prints (about 10 x 14) 27 pp. plus notes on painters. D Goya, Botticelli, Shahn, Trumbuill, Delacroix, David, Boucher, Diego Rivera, Hogarth, Toulouse-Lautrec, Albrig/ht, Blume.
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Very Good. Very good plus Clean text with envelope on front inside panel with color plates, very nice board covers worn on spine and edges. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Good. No Jacket. Slight musty smell, Binding tight. All plates included. Text clean but lightly age-tanned. Edgewear to boards, slightly bumped corners. Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio 11: The Artist as a Social Critic.