Tag: books

An expert’s guide to Postmodernism: five must-read books on the movement

Artists Ritika Sharma -
Postmodernism was a reaction to modernism. The postmodernist movement rejected the concept of grand narratives and universal meanings. Artists...

In loco parentis: new study tells the story of Florence’s ‘thrown-away’ children

Books vikas jass -
The new study explores the history of abandoned children in Florence. The research focuses on social care and institutional...

Book offers fresh perspectives on why Cubism came into being

Art Market harry brad -
The book offers fresh perspectives on the origins of Cubism. The author discusses the cultural and social factors. The...

Spring awakening: new art books out soon, from African art and Bernini to self-taught artists and Franz Kafka

African Art Samuel sah -
Publishers are introducing new art books this spring and inviting readers to new cultural conversations. Editors bring together catalogues...

A New Way of Understanding India’s Modern and Contemporary Art Laid Out in New Book

Books vikas jass -
India’s modern and contemporary art has grown through many phases. Each phase reflects social change. Each phase reflects cultural...

A new publication explores how Renaissance Europe viewed and thought about skin

Books Samuel sah -
A new academic publication focuses on an issue related to how Renaissance Europeans viewed and interpreted the meaning of...