Contemporary Asian art has had a remarkable impact on global art practice, in addition to serving as a record of the region's history from decolonisation to the present. Many Asian artists are deeply concerned about what it means to be human and to contribute to the development of a sustainable society, as well as having a sustained commitment to making art. This book, written at the start of the 'Asian century', focuses on the contexts and conditions which have helped to shape both art practice and postcolonial society in the region. One of the first surveys of contemporary Asian art, it uses case studies of key artists to discuss the work in relation to issues of human rights, social and environmental well-being and creativity. As such, it makes an important contribution to studies of contemporary Asian art and art history.
| ISBN: | 9780719099571 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2016 |
| Author: | Caroline Turner, Jen Webb |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Rethinking Art's Histories |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history Human rights, civil rights The arts: general topics |
Contemporary Asian art has had a remarkable impact on global art practice, in addition to serving as a record of the region's history from decolonisation to the present. Many Asian artists are deeply concerned about what it means to be human and to contribute to the development of a sustainable society, as well as having a sustained commitment to making art. This book, written at the start of the 'Asian century', focuses on the contexts and conditions which have helped to shape both art practice and postcolonial society in the region. One of the first surveys of contemporary Asian art, it uses case studies of key artists to discuss the work in relation to issues of human rights, social and environmental well-being and creativity. As such, it makes an important contribution to studies of contemporary Asian art and art history.
Art and Human Rights features in the following genres: Social and cultural history, Human rights, civil rights, The arts: general topics
Art and Human Rights is available in Hardback, Paperback
Art and Human Rights was written by Caroline Turner, Jen Webb and published by Manchester University Press
Art and Human Rights has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Rethinking Art's Histories series
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