Postmodern Art 20 Lectures: Illustrated Treasures

Author: Ma Yongjian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Without the extremism of crude modern art, there would be no moderate compromise of postmodern art. Without the constant innovation and ever-changing nature of modern art, there would be no vibrant diversity and coexistence in postmodern art. Postmodernism is hybrid, not pure; compromising, not flawless; ambiguous, not clear; eccentric yet interesting—Vitruvius once angrily accused the postmodern master Joseph Beuys of always discussing God and the world but never talking about art. Beuys replied, "God and the world are art!" Indeed, any art associated with postmodernism seems to add a layer of avant-garde significance. Postmodernism is a world full of temptation, accommodating endless possibilities, yet it is also a pluralistic space without unified standards, challenging us with its bewildering imagery. Under the guise of postmodernism, artists can use any means to express the emotions they wish to convey, making art a personal property that everyone can create. Perhaps, it is also a phase in the history of art, waiting to be surpassed by future schools and movements, becoming a book in the life of art.
Selecting representative artists and works from various movements such as Pop Art, Feminist Art, Conceptual Art, and Hyperrealism, this book takes you into their world, allowing you to appreciate the powerful expressions of contemporary society.