Isabella Hughes

Censorship in Art (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Censorship in Art explores the suppression of artistic expression throughout history, examining the motivations and methods employed by governments, religious institutions, and societal norms. It highlights the recurring tension between power, ideology, and creative freedom, showcasing instances where art has been altered, destroyed, or forbidden due to its perceived threat to established orders. For example, the book delves into the destruction of religious icons during the Byzantine Empire and the suppression of avant-garde movements under 20th-century totalitarian regimes, demonstrating censorship's pervasive impact across cultures and eras.

The book adopts a chronological approach, beginning with key definitions and theoretical frameworks before delving into specific historical periods and geographical regions. It analyzes the influence of the Church during the Reformation, the impact of political ideologies during the French Revolution, and the challenges artists face under authoritarian regimes.

Interestingly, Censorship in Art also considers how restrictions can paradoxically inspire creativity and resistance, pushing artists to develop innovative, subversive methods of expression, thus offering a balanced perspective on the destructive and generative forces of censorship and its relation to artistic freedom, dissent, and the subversion of social norms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 63
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233997779
• Artikelnr.: 73498280