Art and democracy in post-communist Europe
by ebrary, Inc, Brzyski, Anna, Piotrowski, Piotr
This title provides an account of Eastern European art made after 1989, in light of the profound political, social, economic and cultural transformations in the region. The book describes the changing nature of the artworks, the themes they explore, and the function of art in po…
This title provides an account of Eastern European art made after 1989, in light of the profound political, social, economic and cultural transformations in the region. The book describes the changing nature of the artworks, the themes they explore, and the function of art in po…
When the Iron Curtain fell in 1989, Eastern Europe saw a new era begin, and the widespread changes that followed extended into the world of art. Art and Democracy in Post-Communist Europe examines the art created in light of the profound political, social, economic, and cultural…
"Remaking Beijing traces China's modern and contemporary experience, focusing on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, still the most exalted space in China today. Wu Hung describes the square's transformation from a proscribed imperial space to a public arena of political expression, an…
When through design and circumstance the British found themselves in possession of large parts of India, they had little idea of its arts and civilization, let alone any obvious interest in doing anything to promote or preserve Indian culture. Yet, by the time the British flag w…