Show of Hands, a: Crafting Concepts in Contemporary Art
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Author: Ileana Parvu (ed.)
In contrast to the divide between conception and execution advocated by Anglo-American artists in the 1960s, this book reappraises conceptual art by examining it from the perspective of craft. The emphasis shifts the focus from the Western art system to its margins, where – in the colonial context – creators were frequently relegated to the status of mere artisans. From this peripheral point of view, the book shows that work carried out with artisanal means can lead to conceptual practice. Moreover, this shift in perspective provides a new understanding of several positions within conceptualism, ultimately presenting an ongoing reflection on the role of the hands, making, and craft.
ISBN 9783111018362. De Gruyter. pb. 220 pages. 42 colour, 9 b/w ills.
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In contrast to the divide between conception and execution advocated by Anglo-American artists in the 1960s, this book reappraises conceptual art by examining it from the perspective of craft. The emphasis shifts the focus from the Western art system to its margins, where – in the colonial context – creators were frequently relegated to the status of mere artisans. From this peripheral point of view, the book shows that work carried out with artisanal means can lead to conceptual practice. Moreover, this shift in perspective provides a new understanding of several positions within conceptualism, ultimately presenting an ongoing reflection on the role of the hands, making, and craft.
ISBN 9783111018362. De Gruyter. pb. 220 pages. 42 colour, 9 b/w ills.
available