A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes

Product DescriptionA Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes recognizes that change is a driving force in all the arts. It covers major trends in music, dance, theater, film, visual art, sculpture, and performance art--as well as architecture, science, and culture.Review"Bringing together a wealth of information on esthetic innovation, [A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes] will make avant-garde art more accessible to everyone."-"Booklist"Dictionaries are not usually written for cover-to-cover reading; this one is. It is filled with fascinating people and images."-Mark Laiosa, WBAI-FM"Demonstrate[s] a unique subjectivity and distinctive flair without sacrificing quality...."-"Library Journal"A one-of-a-kind source. Nothing approaches the subject with such admirable verve."-"Wilson Library BulletinAbout the AuthorRichard Kostelanetz is a world-renowned authority on the avant-garde arts, the author of over 25 critical works and over 45 anthologies. He is also a published poet, filmmaker, video and radio artist, and creator of multimedia works. He is a long-time resident of New York's Soho district.
Author: Kostelanetz, Richard

Publisher: Routledge

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0415937647

ISBN-13: 9780415937641