Left Shift: Radical Art in 1970s Britain

by John A. Walker and John A. Walker

Book Overview

Compared to the 1960s, the 1970s is a neglected decade. This is a history of radical political art in Britain during the 1970s, art that sought to re-establish a social purpose. It argues that what was unique about the visual fine art of the decade was the impact of left-wing politics, women's liberation and the gay movement. Artists discussed include: Rashid Araeen, Conrad and Terry Atkinson, Joseph Beuys, Derek Boshier, Stuart Brisley, Victor Burgin,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1860647669
• ISBN13: 9781860647666
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"