Art and Knowledge After 1900: Interactions Between Modern Art and Thought

This ground-breaking book explores the relationship between art and knowledge from the early 20th century to the present, arguing that art's intrusion into other intellectual disciplines is a defining characteristic of modernism and postmodernism. It raises questions about art's ability to provide knowledge and its potential to contribute to our understanding of the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

This groundbreaking new history of modern art delves into the intricate relationship between art and knowledge from the early twentieth century to the present day. Spanning a vast expanse of time and diverse disciplines, each chapter explores the artistic responses to various fields of knowledge, ranging from quantum theory and theosophy to cybernetics and ethnic futurisms. The authors argue that the fusion of art and other intellectual disciplines is a defining characteristic of both modernism and postmodernism. Throughout the volume, they raise thought-provoking questions such as whether art can be considered a source of knowledge, and if so, what kind of knowledge it possesses. Moreover, they explore the potential for art to contribute to our understanding of the world in ways that scholars from other fields should take seriously. This comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of art and knowledge offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of artistic expression and its profound impact on our understanding of the world.

Weight: 1018g
Dimension: 173 x 248 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526164261