100 Artists' Manifestos

Explore the revolutionary world of art with the thought-provoking collection, 100 Artists' Manifestos. This essential volume features 100 groundbreaking manifestos from the past century, encapsulating diverse movements including Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Feminism, and many more. Each manifesto is accompanied by an insightful introduction that contextualizes the author's vision and artistic movement, making this a perfect resource for students and enthusiasts alike. Curated by esteemed editor Alex Danchev, this indispensable paperback invites you into the cacophony of voices that have shaped modern art, architecture, and film. With contributions from influential artists like Kandinsky, Dali, and Oldenburg, indulge in a journey through radical ideas that challenge the status quo. This edition not only serves as a vital academic resource but also as an inspiring read for anyone passionate about contemporary artistic expressions. Delve into the minds of revolutionary thinkers and ignite your creativity with this timeless compilation. Perfect for art lovers, students, and those curious about the philosophies behind artistic movements, 100 Artists' Manifestos is essential reading that offers a transformative perspective on art’s role in society. Unlock the wisdom, wit, and outrageous demands of artists who dared to dream big. Experience the power of manifestos today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141191799
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 460


Description:
In this one-of-a-kind volume, indispensable for students of art, architecture and film,
Alex Danchev presents 100 Artists' Manifestos, each reproduced with an introduction on the author and the associated movement, in Penguin Modern Classics.
This remarkable collection of 100 manifestos from the last 100 years is cacophony of voices from such diverse movements as Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Feminism, Communism, Destructivism, Vorticism, Stridentism, Cannibalism and Stuckism, taking in along the way film, architecture, fashion, and cookery.
Artists' manifestos are nothing if not revolutionary. They are outlandish, outrageous, and frequently offensive. They combine wit, wisdom, and world-shaking demands. This collection gathers together an international array of artists of every stripe, including Kandinsky, Mayakovsky, Rodchenko, Le Corbusier, Picabia, Dali, Oldenburg, Vertov, Baselitz, Kitaj, Murakami, Gilbert and George, together with their allies and collaborators - such figures as Marinetti, Apollinaire, Breton, Trotsky, Guy Debord and Rem Koolhaas.
Editor Alex Danchev is the author of an acclaimed biography of artist Georges Braque and is Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham. His other works include Alanbrooke War Diaries- Field Marshall Lord Alanbrooke, The Iraq War and Democratic Politics and On Art and War and Terror.
If you enjoyed 100 Artists' Manifestos, you might like John Berger's Ways of Seeing, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
'The Manifesto is remarkable for its imaginative power ... it is the first great modernist work of art'
Marshall Berman
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