'The best path to understanding a civilization is through its art, and the best path to understanding its art is through its outstanding The history of Chinese contemporary art stretches back three decades, and Wang Guangyi is indisputably a leading figure in this historical period. His art is permeated by his thinking regarding the secular and theological worlds and has reflected all of the complex topics that have emerged in the progression from the Cold War to the era of globalization. His art is significant not only in China but across the world.' - from the book's back cover.
Onsite
English
politics,  religion,  art criticism,  China
2013
190
9788857221434
2
monograph, 
artist monograph
Foreword - Marko DANIEL
Between Historic Reality and Transcendence. Huang Zhuan on Wang Guangyi - Demetrio PAPARONI
Part One: Politics in Art
Contemporary History in Chinese Art and Subjectivity
Politics in Art
The Misread Great Criticism
A Dangerous Premonition
An Analysis of the System
Materialist Theology
Cold War Aesthetics
Part Two: Theology in Art
The Problem of Theology in Western Art History
Cultural Utopia
Image Correction: A Revelation
Mao Zedong: AO
A Variant Pop
The Thing-in-itself
The Artist's 'Sacred Books'
Conclusion
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