Popularisation and Populism in the Visual Arts: Attraction Images

This book explores how visual art and popular culture appeal to everyone, discussing the everybody figure and the ambivalences of attraction. It involves scholars from several European countries and looks at how popularisation and communication practices operate in contemporary democracies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate world of pictorial figurations, aesthetic styles, and visual tactics employed by visual art and popular culture to captivate a broad audience. It explores the concept of the "everybody," a symbolic representation that encompasses all individuals and can manifest as either a new man or a new woman. This interdisciplinary exploration involves scholars from various European countries, shedding light on the ways in which popularization and communication practices, often taking populist forms, operate within contemporary democracies.

A central focus lies in examining the genealogies of these practices and their impact on democratic societies. Additionally, the book delves into the complex ambivalences of attraction, investigating how visual creations can simultaneously evoke desire and hatred within viewers. Through a rich tapestry of analysis and insights, this book offers a profound exploration of the ways in which visual art and popular culture shape our perceptions, emotions, and societal interactions.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032338002