L’Art pour quoi faire ?, par Michel Ragon, Casterman/poche
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Published in 1971 in the “Mutations-Orientations” series, What Is Art For? is one of Michel Ragon’s most accessible and thought-provoking essays.
Drawing on the history of modern art and the major ideological debates of the twentieth century, Ragon examines the social role of artistic creation. What is bourgeois art? Can there be a proletarian art? How does art relate to politics, protest and social change?
Combining cultural criticism, political reflection and art history, the author offers a stimulating exploration of the place of art in modern society.
Written in the aftermath of the cultural upheavals of the late 1960s, the book remains an insightful contribution to debates about art and its purpose.
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Perfect-bound paperback. Worn illustrated covers. Small crease mark to the rear cover. Very good overall condition. 143 pages. Review copy (Service de Presse).
About the author
Michel Ragon was one of France’s leading post-war art critics, known for his support of avant-garde artists and his writings on modern art, architecture and culture.
Historical Context
Published in 1971, the book reflects the intellectual climate that followed the social and cultural transformations of the late 1960s, when questions concerning art, politics and social engagement were widely debated.
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Published in 1971 in the “Mutations-Orientations” series, What Is Art For? is one of Michel Ragon’s most accessible and thought-provoking essays.
Drawing on the history of modern art and the major ideological debates of the twentieth century, Ragon examines the social role of artistic creation. What is bourgeois art? Can there be a proletarian art? How does art relate to politics, protest and social change?
Combining cultural criticism, political reflection and art history, the author offers a stimulating exploration of the place of art in modern society.
Written in the aftermath of the cultural upheavals of the late 1960s, the book remains an insightful contribution to debates about art and its purpose.