Theory of the Avant-Garde

In this essential work, Peter Bürger develops a fully elaborated theory of the “institution of art”. This influential book establishes a framework within which creative work is both produced and received, and examines how the social status of art provides a connection between the individual work and history. In his argument, Bürger critiques the conventional wisdom on artistic expression as an institutional and social phenomenon.

Details

Type

Book

Place of publication

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Year

2009

Number of pages

136 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9780816610686

Open stacks or available on request

Available on request

Illustrations

Yes

Bibliography

Yes

UDC code and author sign

701.2 Bür

Volumes

4

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