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Book Synopsis: In recent years, many prominent and successful artists have claimed that their primary concern is not the artwork they produce but the artistic process itself. In this volume, Kim Grant analyzes this idea and traces its historical roots, showing how changing concepts of artistic process have played a dominant role in the development of modern and contemporary art.
This astute account of the ways in which process has been understood and addressed examines canonical artists such as Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, and De Kooning, as well as philosophers and art theorists such as Henri Focillon, R. G. Collingwood, and John Dewey. Placing “process art” within a larger historical context, Grant looks at the changing relations of the artist’s labor to traditional craftsmanship and industrial production, the status of art as a commodity, the increasing importance of the body and materiality in art making, and the nature and significance of the artist’s role in modern society. In doing so, she shows how process is an intrinsic part of aesthetic theory that connects to important contemporary debates about work, craft, and labor.
Comprehensive and insightful, this synthetic study of process in modern and contemporary art reveals how artists’ explicit engagement with the concept fits into a broader narrative of the significance of art in the industrial and postindustrial world.
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Discover the fascinating world of artistic labor with "All About Process: The Theory and Discourse of Modern Artistic Labor". This groundbreaking book delves into the minds of prominent artists who prioritize the artistic process over the final artwork. Authored by Kim Grant, this volume not only examines the historical roots of this idea but also sheds light on how it has shaped modern and contemporary art.
By exploring the changing concepts of artistic process, Grant unveils the profound impact it has had on renowned artists such as Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, and De Kooning. Moreover, the book delves into the philosophical perspectives of influential thinkers like Henri Focillon, R. G. Collingwood, and John Dewey. Through this insightful analysis, Grant situates the emergence of "process art" within a wider historical context encompassing traditional craftsmanship, industrial production, and the evolving nature of art as a commodity.
What sets "All About Process" apart is its examination of the role of the artist in modern society. Grant delves into the increasing significance of the body and materiality in art making, highlighting how artists' engagement with the concept of process intertwines with contemporary debates about work, craft, and labor. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a philosopher, or simply curious about the intricate workings of the art world, this comprehensive study is a must-read.
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