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Book Summary
In this work, poet and critic Ferreira Gullar unfolds a lucid and provocative essay on the nature of art and modern poetry. Starting from the famous premise that everything that loses its function becomes art, the author explores the tensions between creation, criticism, and the market. The reader will find a profound analysis of the artist's social function, the interpretation of abstract painting, and the meaning of popular culture as a transformative force, all from the perspective of one of Brazil's most unique intellectuals.
What is it about?
Ferreira Gullar, a key figure in Brazilian poetry and visual art, brings together in this volume a series of critical reflections that bridge art theory and pedagogy. The book addresses how to read and write modern poetry, what the social function of the artist is within a capitalist market context, and how to interpret form in abstract painting following the avant-garde rupture. Through an analytical style that reveals his own creative research, Gullar examines the relationship between the self and the other in artistic production and defends the capacity of popular culture to act as a transformative force. The work stands as a testament to his critical thinking and his commitment to art as a social practice.
Main Topics
- Contemporary art theory and criticism
- Social function of the artist and the critic under capitalism
- Modern poetry: reading, writing, and interpretation
- Abstract painting and the avant-garde rupture
- Popular culture as a transformative force
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for students, teachers, and researchers of art theory, aesthetics, and cultural criticism, as well as poets, visual artists, and readers interested in contemporary thought on artistic creation. It will also be of great value to those seeking to understand the work and intellectual legacy of Ferreira Gullar beyond his poetry.
What this book offers
- A critical and original perspective on the relationship between art, social function, and the market.
- Keys to interpreting modern poetry and abstract painting from a non-academic approach.
- A lucid analysis of the transformative role of popular culture in society.
- Access to the thinking of one of the most influential Brazilian intellectuals of the 20th century.
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: Gullar, Ferreira
- Publisher: Manantial Ediciones SRL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Art theory, Education pedagogy
- Collection: Non-collection
- Date of publication: September 2018
- Number of pages: 175
- Weight: 327 g
Editorial Assessment
This work offers an incisive and necessary look at the dilemmas of contemporary art, written by an author who knew how to combine poetic creation with critical rigor. His approach, which intertwines aesthetic reflection with social criticism, makes it an essential read for those seeking to understand art beyond its forms and markets. The clarity of the arguments and the depth of the topics discussed make it accessible both to specialists and to readers with cultural interests.