The Golden Avant-garde: Idolatry, Commercialism and Art

Cicotello, Louis, Sassower, Raphael

Since the 18th century, artists have played a conflicting role in society. Part of the reason for this, argues this analysis, is the survival of the culture of idolatry in the modern age. They can either paint scenes of worship of the golden calf or they can fabricate the idol themselves.

EAN

9780813919355

Publisher

University of Virginia Press

Published

30 May 2000

Pages

192