Monumental Cares Sites of History and Contemporary Art |
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Author:
| Widrich, Mechtild |
Series title: | Rethinking Art's Histories Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-5261-6811-5 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2023 |
Publisher: | Manchester University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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Monumental cares links the monument debate of the last decade to the history of realism, showing how art can address problems like the climate crisis, migration and authoritarian politics. Case studies range from Chicago and Berlin to Oslo, Bucharest and Hong Kong, in media ranging from marble and glass to cardboard, graffiti and re-enactment.
Monumental cares links the monument debate of the last decade to the history of realism, showing how art can address problems like the climate crisis, migration and authoritarian politics. Case studies range from Chicago and Berlin to Oslo, Bucharest and Hong Kong, in media ranging from marble and glass to cardboard, graffiti and re-enactment.