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Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art: A Sourcebook of Artists' Writings Paperback – Illustrated, 25 September 2012

by Kristine Stiles (Author), Peter Selz (Author)
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Edition: Second
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First published in 1996, this irreplaceable resource has now been updated, revised, and expanded by Kristine Stiles to represent thirty countries and more than one hundred new artists. Stiles has added forty images and a diverse roster of artists, including many who have emerged since the 1980s, such as Julie Mehretu, Carrie Mae Weems, Damien Hirst, Shirin Neshat, Cai Guo-Qian, Olafur Eliasson, Matthew Barney, and Takashi Murakami. The writings, which as before take the form of artists' statements, interviews, and essays, make vivid each artist's aesthetic approach and capture the flavor and intent of his or her work. The internationalism evident in this revised edition reflects the growing interest in the vitality of contemporary art throughout the world from the U.S. and Europe to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Australia.
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  3. Edition
    Second
  4. Publisher
    University of California Press
  5. Publication date
    25 September 2012
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.78 x 4.83 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
    1168 pages
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"Capture[s] the vitality and global tenor of the contemporary art world. . . . Indispensable for artists and art historians alike. . . . Essential."-- "Choice"

"This enormous book of primary sources contains it all: poems, manifestos, plans, statements, critiques, and of course, interviews, with over a hundred new artists over the first edition....keep it on your coffee table...for the next decade as you parse through whenever you need to be reminded that though the creative life might be lonely, you are not alone."-- "Publishers Weekly"

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"Contrary to the popular myth of the 'inarticulate' artist, the literature of contemporary art is rich and varied and, until now, widely scattered. Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art is the most comprehensive selection of such writings available. An essential resource for scholars, it also offers the lay reader generous doses of vivid and provocative writing." --Robert Storr, Yale University

"The accomplishment of this book is astounding. It will change the way scholars think about the totality of the world of contemporary art, and it will be the essential text for generations of students to come." --Richard Shiff, University of Texas, Austin

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0520257189
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 September 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780520257184
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520257184
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.84 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 4.83 x 25.4 cm
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 146 ratings

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  • mariano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro muito bom
    Reviewed in Brazil on 24 December 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    É em inglês. Muitíssimo conteúdo que seria quase impossível ter acesso. Vale muito a pena, é a bíblia de arte contemporânea. Cobre todos os assuntos possíveis. Adoro esse livro, muito bom.
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  • Costa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Spain on 8 September 2019
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    Excellent book. A wide range of artists and a great selection of texts and interviews.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Can on time and not damaged
    Reviewed in Germany on 19 January 2024
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    As described in the listing
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  • Cherises123
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 January 2013
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book is a great resource for curious artists and non-artists alike. It's got so many great ideas and concepts presented in the chapter prefaces, while it doesn't go into a great deal of depth on each one, it is ample for general study and a great starting point for organization of an in depth personal study plan.

    The interviews and artist writings are compelling and enlightening. I haven't read through the entire book yet, but find myself anxious to get back to it after having set it down.

    The only thing that could've made it any better would be to have color reproductions of genre examples and each artist's work. It's helpful and enjoyable to link the concepts and ideas presented to the work.

    Overall, great book! Glad I purchased the hardcover as I know I'll be hanging on to this one for years to come.
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  • kika
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2018
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    Perfect book! Bit heavy but covers everything and you will not leave it on desk without sneaking in... :)
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