The Reenchantment of Art

by Suzi Gablik

Book Overview

Confronts the effects of modernism on society and proposes a remedy based on a redefinition of our art and culture This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500276897
• ISBN13: 9780500276891
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Art for ecological action.

The Reenchantment of Art is a passionate plea for artists to reacess the thought and practice of a century of modernism. Gablick`s earlier book, 'Conversations before the end of time' was a collection on interviews and discussions with critical thinkers on environmental issues. The Reenchantment of Art refines the issues raised in the interviews of the earlier book toward a contemporary art focus. It speaks against individualist thought in art making, pointing artists toward new possibilties in art practice.Using examples of environmental artists, Gablick provides insights into new working methods of important contemporary artists. These artists are using their creative abilty to ammend the destruction of modern society by engaging in art practices that give 'something worthwhile' back to the earth and its people.Environmental art is of critical importance in this next century. Gablick`s book shapes the foundation of perhaps the most important movement in contemporary art theory.