The Vocation of the Artist - Hardcover

Haynes, Deborah J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521580404 ISBN 13: 9780521580403

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Originating in the author's experience as a practicing artist and scholar, this book is a thoroughly postmodern enterprise that draws from a wide range of historical and theoretical resources in cultural history, especially art history/theory and the study of religion. It discusses historical roles of the artist, and also presents a particular perspective on the contemporary function of the artist as prophetic critic and visionary. Using specific interpretations of the words "vocation," "prophetic," and "visionary," the author brings attention to the need for artists to assess critically the relationship of the past and present to the future. This book is addressed to those interested in the interdisciplinary dialogue of the visual arts, religion, and ethics.

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Book Description

The Vocation of the Artist examines the historical role of the artist and presents a particular perspective, grounded in the author's experience as a practicing artist and scholar, on the contemporary function of the artist as prophetic critic and visionary. Bringing together a wide range of historical and theoretical sources in cultural history, art history and theory, and religion, this book is addressed to those interested in the complex interdisciplinary dialogue of the visual arts, religion and ethics.

Review

"Her vision for artists to be active in constructing a positive future for our world is to be applauded." Mark Torgerson, Worship

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521580404
• ISBN 13: 9780521580403
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 351