The Grass Roots of Art: Four Lectures on Social Aspects of Art in an Industrial Age (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258582852)

The Grass Roots Of Art: Four Lectures On Social Aspects Of Art In An Industrial Age is a book written by Herbert Read. The book is a collection of four lectures that focus on the social aspects of art in an industrial age. The lectures provide an in-depth analysis of how art has evolved in response to the changing social and economic conditions of the industrial age.The first lecture explores the relationship between art and society, and how art has been used to reflect and critique the social conditions of the industrial age. The second lecture focuses on the role of the artist in society, and how artists have used their work to challenge the dominant social and political structures of their time.The third lecture examines the impact of industrialization on art, and how the rise of mass production and consumerism has affected the production and reception of art. The final lecture explores the potential for art to be used as a tool for social change, and how artists can use their work to inspire and mobilize communities.Overall, The Grass Roots Of Art is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the social aspects of art in an industrial age. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection between art, society, and politics.Problems Of Contemporary Art, No. 2.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herbert Edward Read
ISBN-10: 1258582856
ISBN-13: 9781258582852
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 02/23/2013
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d