{"product_id":"9788493837518","title":"Discourse on horror in art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscourse on Horror in Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incisive dialogue between theorist Paul Virilio and artist Enrico Baj that explores the capacity of contemporary art to provoke a visceral reaction of nausea and horror. This brief but intense essay analyzes how modern aesthetics have crossed the boundaries of what is representable, questioning the role of the artist and the spectator in the face of visual violence. A fundamental work for understanding the tensions between artistic creation and the experience of horror in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects the conversation between two key figures of 20th-century thought and creation: Paul Virilio, known for his analyses of speed and technology, and Enrico Baj, an artist linked to surrealism and experimental art. Together, they address the growing presence of horror in contemporary artistic expressions, examining how art has ceased to seek beauty in order to enter territories of repulsion and unease. Throughout 77 pages, the authors unpack the ethical and aesthetic implications of an art that no longer fears showing the monstrous, the grotesque, or the violent, and that challenges traditional conventions of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe aesthetics of horror and nausea in contemporary art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ethical limits of artistic representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the artist, the work, and the spectator when faced with visual violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of the social function of art in modernity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dialogue between art theory and experimental artistic practice\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 the visual arts, art theory, and aesthetic philosophy, as well as readers interested in contemporary debates about the limits of artistic creation. It will also be of great interest to those seeking to understand the most transgressive currents of 20th-century art and their impact on the spectator's perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective from two relevant figures of thought and artistic creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and accessible analysis of a controversial topic in contemporary art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the evolution of aesthetics toward territories of confrontation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the role of the spectator when faced with works that provoke unease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Paul Virilio and Enrico Baj\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Arts, Art Theory, History, Philosophy: Aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 77\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 94 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief but dense essay that offers a lucid and provocative look at one of the most controversial aspects of contemporary art. The combination of Virilio's theoretical gaze with Baj's practical experience enriches the debate and keeps it free from simplifications. Its concise length makes it an agile read for those who wish to delve into this issue without the need for extensive prior knowledge. Recommended for readers looking for a critical and uncompromising analysis of the current state of artistic creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407396495707,"sku":"9788493837518","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849383751.jpg?v=1781854472","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493837518","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}