
Theory Text Context
and Other Essays
K. G. Subramanyan(Author)
Seagull Books London Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 25. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
85 pages
978-1-80309-458-8 (ISBN)
Description
An examination of the dependence and independence of the artist in the contemporary world in which they must choose between consumerism and state support.
In Theory Text Context and Other Essays, K. G. Subramanyan asks what exactly we mean by the patron when we speak of modern art. Seeking to understand the conditions necessary for a cultural renaissance to occur, he also wonders whether a cultural renaissance is even possible and if it can be more than the mere revival of old forms and manners. Exploring whether theories of art are timeless or time-bound, he discusses advances in visual art and how they influence our perception of art history. Subramanyan brings his trademark candor, lucidity, and wisdom to these reflections and responses.
In Theory Text Context and Other Essays, K. G. Subramanyan asks what exactly we mean by the patron when we speak of modern art. Seeking to understand the conditions necessary for a cultural renaissance to occur, he also wonders whether a cultural renaissance is even possible and if it can be more than the mere revival of old forms and manners. Exploring whether theories of art are timeless or time-bound, he discusses advances in visual art and how they influence our perception of art history. Subramanyan brings his trademark candor, lucidity, and wisdom to these reflections and responses.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Greenford
United Kingdom
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 124 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80309-458-8 (9781803094588)
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K. G. Subramanyan (1924-2016) was one of India's most respected artists. He worked with diverse media and materials, exhibiting extensively both within and outside the country. He was part of the arts faculty at M. S. University, Baroda, and was professor emeritus at the Kala Bhavan Center at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, India. In 2012, he received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contribution to the arts. His other books include Moving Focus: Essays on Indian Art and Living Tradition: Perspectives on Modern Indian Art, both also published by Seagull Books.
Content
The Requisites of a Renaissance
Theory Text Context
Visual Arts in India
Theory Text Context
Visual Arts in India