Playing to the Gallery : Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood

sku: COM9780141979618NEW
ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE NOW
$12.65
Shipping from: Canada
Description
Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry gives the 2013 Reith Lectures, presented by Sue Lawley. Marcel Duchamp famously declared that a urinal was a work of art. It sometimes seems that anything qualifies, from a pile of sweets on a gallery floor to an Oscar-winning actress asleep in a box. So how does the ordinary art lover decide? In four lectures recorded in front of audiences in London, Liverpool, and Londonderry, self-proclaimed ''transvestite potter'' Grayson Perry discusses what makes him an artist, and asks: What are the limits of contemporary art? He reflects on the idea of ''quality,'' and examines who and what defines what we see and value as art. The mainstream media seems drawn to the idea of an avant-garde: work is described as ''cutting edge,'' artists are ''radical,'' ideas are ''ground-breaking,'' ''game-changing,'' or ''revolutionary.'' Yet, Perry argues, art has lost its ability to shock; we have seen it all before. Whilst recalling his own journey, from playing with paint as a child to being an award-winning successful artist, he reflects on being an outsider. He asks why men and women have made art throughout history, and discusses its central purpose: to heal psychic wounds and make meaning.
Price history chart & currency exchange rate
Customers also viewed

$8.56
High-Performance for 35a Rectifier Replacement for Power Drive - Reliable & Durable
aliexpress.ru
$6.41
Детские заколки для волос, для густых кроликов, аксессуары для волос для праздничных танцев, 8 шт., для детей ()
aliexpress.ru
$7.55
Fabric Lamp Shade Replacement Cone Barrel Lampshade E14 Clip Bulb Barrel Light Cover Tabletop Light Shade Light Bulb Cover
aliexpress.ru
$10.68
INS Cream Color Irregular Storage Tray Photo Props Photography Background Shaped Plaster Tray Jewelry Decorative Props
aliexpress.com
$8.61
Jesus Tees Men Satanic Tops Devil Skull T-Shirt Saint Grim Reaper Clothing 100% Cotton Unique Summer T Shirts Fitness Men Tshirt
aliexpress.com
$13.59
Rapper Lil Baby My Turn Print Sweatshirt Men's Casual Oversized Pullover Men High Quality Sweatshirts Male Fashion Streetwear
aliexpress.com
$59.39
2024 New Winter Cotton Clothing Jacket Women Warm Hooded Pullover Coat +Trousers Set Glossy Loose Casual Two-piece Sets Female
aliexpress.com
$9.38
Универсальные мягкие тиски, тиски, накладки, Магнитные защитные чехлы 3/4/5/6/8 дюймов
aliexpress.ru$8.50
3000&5000mg 30% organic pure essential hemp oil cbd oil full spectrum isolate Private Label
walmart.com$0.12
High Quality Custom Logo Fancy Brand Plastic Rubber PVC Bag Zipper Puller Rubber Silicone Zip Puller / slider for Bags
walmart.com
$27.52
casual dresses wywmy glitter pink lace up open back high split maxi dress 2021 fashion summer club bodycon woman party night vestidos, Black;gray
dhgate.com
$69.94
custom printed daisy with round dots background sneakers high mens womens running sho skateboard diy trainers canvas casual shoe
dhgate.com
$14.24
4Pcs/All Mens Boxer Shorts Mesh Transparent Men Knickers Iow Waist Sexy Male Shorts Fashion Striped Man Underpants
aliexpress.com
$28.79
CARGANDO EXITO GAME WallStickers Game Art Decals Mural Vinyl Wall For Drawing Room Removable Decals Art vinyl wall FY-71
aliexpress.com
$1.19
Bread Maker Machine Replacement Measuring Spoon Kitchen Accessories Universal A6HB
aliexpress.com
$4.60
Plastic Cleaning Brush With Handle Sponge Brush Kitchen Bathroom Tile Decontamination Bathtub Brush Glass Wall Cleaning Tools
aliexpress.com
$3.22
Sell at a loss! Women Corduroy Mini Shoulder Lady Crossbody Bag Zipper Tote Messenger Satchel Purse
aliexpress.com
$59.50
Fast shipping 140pcs plastic bottles, 30 ml pen shape dropper bottle with crystal lid
aliexpress.com