Shopping: A Century of Art and Consumer Culture
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3775712143 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lavishly illusrated, thought-provoking commentary As part of my research into 'Shopping', I came across this incredibly well thought out book. Filled with lavish illustrations from the 2002 "Shopping: A Century of Art and Consumer Culture" exhibit, in additon to thought-provoking, informative background essays by selected artists themselves, this book stands out on its own.The perfect coffee table book - and makes a welcome addition to anyone curiously fascinated with the 'art' of shopping. Highly Recommended.
For artists, consumer meccas and all their forms of presentation have long been a source of inspiration and criticism. From the Paris arcades to the suburban mall, buying has been an essential part of urban life throughout the 20th century. It documents and analyzes the fascination and influence of the fine arts, architecture, film, and music on the aesthetics, structure, and environment of consumer culture. Complete with contributions by internationally renowned authors, Shopping serves as a diversified basis for the discussion of a topic more dear to us than most of us would admit. Numerous illustrations reveal the crossover work of artists like Eug ne Atget, Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Christo, Duane Hanson, Barbara Kruger, Jeff Koons, Andreas Gursky, and others, as well as pieces conceived by fine artists, architects, and film makers. Shopping--the word nowadays signifies more than the mere purchasing of goods. Shopping is the first publication to be extensively devoted to this topic. You simply must buy this book.. As a ritual, shopping has both created and transformed our identities. Consider onl