From Modern to Postmodern: Western Art Theory

Author: Wang Danting
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This is an art essay collection. It primarily discusses two fields: Western modernist art and contemporary Chinese art. The main difference between this book and similar works in the past lies in its rejection of historical biases and prejudices of heterogenous cultures, liberation from the mere stylistic or sociological interpretation of art phenomena, and a focus on revealing the intrinsic meaning and spiritual essence of works. The essays collected in this book primarily cover two areas: Western modernist art and contemporary Chinese art. In the discussion of Western modernist art, the author strives to eliminate historical biases and prejudices between heterogenous cultures, and breaks free from the habit of explaining art phenomena solely from stylistic or sociological perspectives, instead focusing on uncovering the inner meaning and spiritual significance of works. When addressing topics related to contemporary Chinese art, the author takes the collision and fusion of Chinese and Western art as the focal point of attention. Through a comparative analysis of Chinese and Western cultures, the author examines the various dilemmas and gains of contemporary Chinese art in its of Western art amid rapid development and transformation.