{"product_id":"9788416868131","title":"The paradigm of contemporary art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Paradigm of Contemporary Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay offers a rigorous and coherent analysis of the characteristics that define contemporary art, a universe radically different from traditional artistic forms. Nathalie Heinich breaks down phenomena such as installation, video art, performance, and the disappearance of classical criteria like beauty, to reveal the internal logic of an apparently chaotic world. The reader will find an essential guide to understanding the rules, values, and contradictions that govern current artistic creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the complexity of contemporary art to unveil its internal coherence. Heinich analyzes how admission criteria have changed, the speed of recognition, and the priority given to originality and playing with the boundaries of art. She examines the diversity of materials, the intentional fragility of proposals, the weight of explanations, and the growing importance of fairs, biennials, the art market, and public museums. The book does not only describe these characteristics, but integrates them into an explanatory system that shows how they all shape a new paradigm, distinct and highly coherent compared to previous art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of aesthetic criteria: from beauty to originality and provocation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the spectator and the need for explanation in contemporary work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe depersonalization of art and the disappearance of traditional supports (frame, pedestal).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe institutionalization of art: fairs, biennials, and the rise of the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe redefinition of the limits of art and the diversity of materials and formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals in art, art history, aesthetics, and the sociology of culture. It is also an essential read for artists, curators, critics, and cultural managers seeking a deep understanding of the contemporary art system. Likewise, it will be of great interest to the general public with intellectual curiosity who wish to go beyond simple opinion and understand the keys that govern current artistic creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA structural and coherent view of contemporary art, beyond its apparent fragmentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical tools to understand and contextualize recent artistic works, movements, and phenomena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous theoretical framework that allows for distinguishing between contemporary art and previous art forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the role of the market, institutions, and discourse in artistic validation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Heinich (Marseille, 1955-), Nathalie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: ARTS, GENERAL ASPECTS OF ART, HISTORY OF ART \/ ART STYLES AND DESIGN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: OUT OF COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: May 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 558 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNathalie Heinich offers a precise and enlightening sociological analysis that dismantles clichés about contemporary art. The work stands out for its ability to present a complex system in an accessible and structured manner, becoming an essential reference for anyone wishing to understand the logic operating in the art of our time. Her rigorous approach and her willingness to explain, not judge, make it a tool of great formative and intellectual value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407384502619,"sku":"9788416868131","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686813.jpg?v=1781854050","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868131","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}