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Radical History and the Politics of Art: New Directions in Critical Theory 29

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This book examines the relationship between radical history and the politics of art, offering new insights into the ways in which art can be used to challenge and transform the status quo.

Radical History and the Politics of Art (New Directions in Critical Theory 29)

Radical History and the Politics of Art (New Directions in Critical Theory Book 29)

by Gabriel Rockhill

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The book brings together a diverse range of essays that explore the ways in which art has been used throughout history to challenge and subvert dominant narratives, promote social change, and inspire revolutionary movements.

Contributors to the book include:

T.J. Clark, author of The Painting of Modern Life
Hal Foster, author of The Return of the Real
Judith Butler, author of Gender Trouble
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, author of Can the Subaltern Speak?
Homi K. Bhabha, author of The Location of Culture

The book is divided into three parts:

Art and Revolution
Art and Social Change
Art and the Future

The first part of the book explores the role of art in revolutionary movements, from the French Revolution to the Russian Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement. The second part of the book examines the ways in which art has been used to promote social change, from the abolition of slavery to the women's suffrage movement to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The third part of the book looks at the future of art and its potential role in shaping a more just and equitable world.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the relationship between art and politics. It offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the ways in which art can be used to challenge and transform the status quo.

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the field of critical theory. It provides a timely and important examination of the relationship between radical history and the politics of art." - T.J. Clark, author of The Painting of Modern Life

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of art in social and political change." - Hal Foster, author of The Return of the Real

"This book is a powerful and inspiring collection of essays that will challenge your thinking about the relationship between art and politics." - Judith Butler, author of Gender Trouble