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History & Criticism - Anteaesthetics: Black Aesthesis and the Critique of Form (Inventions: Black Philosophy, Politics, Aesthetics)

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Book Synopsis: In Anteaesthetics, Rizvana Bradley begins from the proposition that blackness cannot be represented in modernity's aesthetic regime, but is nevertheless foundational to every representation. Troubling the idea that the aesthetic is sheltered from the antiblack terror that lies just beyond its sanctuary, Bradley insists that blackness cannot make a home within the aesthetic, yet is held as its threshold and aporia. The book problematizes the phenomenological and ontological conceits that underwrite the visual, sensual, and abstract logics of modernity. Moving across multiple histories and geographies, artistic mediums and forms, from nineteenth-century painting and early cinema, to the contemporary text-based works, video installations, and digital art of Glenn Ligon, Mickalene Thomas, and Sondra Perry, Bradley inaugurates a new method for interpretation—an ante-formalism which demonstrates how black art engages in the recursive deconstruction of the aesthetic forms that remain foundational to modernity. Foregrounding the negativity of black art, Bradley shows how each of these artists discloses the racialized contours of the body, form, and medium, even interrogating the form that is the world itself. Drawing from black critical theory, Continental philosophy, film and media studies, art history, and black feminist thought, Bradley explores artistic practices that inhabit the negative underside of form. Ultimately, Anteaesthetics asks us to think philosophically with black art, and with the philosophical invention black art necessarily undertakes.

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If you're in search of a thought-provoking exploration of aesthetics and its relation to black philosophy, politics, and art, then look no further than Anteaesthetics: Black Aesthesis and the Critique of Form. This groundbreaking book delves deep into the critical discourse surrounding the intersection of race, art, and philosophy, offering a fresh and unique perspective that is sure to captivate both scholars and enthusiasts alike.

With its incisive analysis and comprehensive approach, Anteaesthetics pushes boundaries and challenges conventional notions of beauty and form. By examining the historical context of black aesthetics and its impact on contemporary artistic practices, this book sheds light on the underexplored realm of black art theories and philosophies.

Not only does Anteaesthetics provide invaluable insights into the evolution of black aesthetics, but it also presents a compelling argument for the crucial role that art plays in shaping and challenging societal norms. This thought-provoking read will leave you questioning preconceived notions of beauty and contemplating the power of artistic expression as a tool for social change.

If you're ready to embark on a journey through the diverse world of black art, philosophy, and politics, order your copy of Anteaesthetics: Black Aesthesis and the Critique of Form today. Expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the powerful connection between aesthetics and identity.

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