An introduction to the concepts relating to art history and theory. It traverses the various value systems within art, including commodification and concepts of display. It also offers what are perhaps the first concise definitions of installation and new media. The book attempts to demystify the 'specialness' of art, and sets out to equip the reader with tools for assessing different kinds of art.
- ISBN10 0868404314
- ISBN13 9780868404318
- Publish Date 1 December 2005
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 21 March 2012
- Publish Country AU
- Imprint UNSW Press
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 260
- Language English