"Sara Pankenier Weld argues that its central writers, artists, and theorists self-consciously used an aesthetic inspired by children's art, language, perspective, and logic to accomplish the artistic renewal they were seeking in literature, theory, and art. She treats the influe…
The avant garde: a very short introduction
The Avant Garde: a Very Short Introduction
For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been profound. In this Very Short Introduction, David Cottington explores why the avant-garde carries so much authority, and places it …
The Avant-Garde: a very short introduction
"This book focuses on avant-garde literature and art in Europe and America during the first quarter of the twentieth century. It examines five movements that shaped our response to the demands of the modern age and contributed to the creation of a modern sensibility: Cubism, Fut…
Regarded as one of the founders of the postwar American independent cinema, Maya Deren was a poet, photographer, ethnographer and filmaker. These essays examine Deren's writings, films, and legacy from a variety of perspectives.