'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.

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Onsite

Location code
MON.WGY
Language

English

Publication/Creation date

2013

No of pages

190

ISBN / ISSN

9788857221434

No of copies

2

Content type

monograph, 

artist monograph

Chapter headings

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

Politics and Theology in Chinese Contemporary Art: Reflections on the Work of Wang Guangyi
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Politics and Theology in Chinese Contemporary Art: Reflections on the Work of Wang Guangyi