{"product_id":"the-performing-observer-martin-patrick-9781789386745","title":"The Performing Observer: Essays on Contemporary Art, Performance, and Photography","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwenty years of writing on art, performance, and photography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This collection of short, critical writings on contemporary art, performance, and photography analyzes a wide range of global practitioners, from emerging to established artists. The result is a well-informed, jargon-free survey of significant developments in contemporary art and culture over the past two decades. Among the artists discussed are Francis AlYs, Laurie Anderson, Chris Burden, William Eggleston, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The subject area examines an important series of interconnected contemporary art practices. Comprising writings on performance-based work, material forms, and photography, the book locates performance within a broader art context. Approachable for a wide audience, it provides scholarly and critical depth along with an accessible writing style. It will particularly appeal to readers closely involved in contemporary art theory and practice, whether students, artists, or academics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Patrick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1789386748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789386745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Intellect (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.50w x 0.90d","brand":"Martin Patrick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44074874798335,"sku":"9781789386745","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9b31cd3c-bf5e-4699-91b9-8b0547634aa5.jpg?v=1685456282","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-performing-observer-martin-patrick-9781789386745","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}