Art and Text
Aimee Selby
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Art and Text
by Aimee Selby, Dave Beech, Charles Harrison
Published
2009
Publisher
Black Dog
Pages
279
ISBN-13
9781906155650
ISBN-10
1906155658
Description
This volume covers the development of the textual medium in art from the early combinations of text, lettering and image in the work of seminal artists such as El Lissitzky and Kurt Schwitters right up to the present day. The use of written language has been one of the most defining developments in visual art of the twentieth century. The use of text can be seen in some of the most avant-garde artwork of the twentieth century; René Magritte and dadaist artists used it to describe anti-art and anti-aesthetic sentiment. The work of some of the most famous conceptual artists of the 1960s began to use written language as an artwork in itself. Artists such as John Baldessari, Lawrence Weiner and Bruce Nauman, who are still today some of the world's most respected artists, helped push the boundaries of what constitutes art at the time and it has continued to develop since that period. The expansive Art & Language group of artists and theorists, including Joseph Kosuth, also reconsidered the possibilities of "linguistic art."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Art and Text?
This edition of Art and Text has approximately 279 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Art and Text?
For most readers, Art and Text typically takes between 5h 49m and 3h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,750 words
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What is the word count of Art and Text?
The estimated word count for Art and Text is approximately 69,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Art and Text?
Art and Text was written by Aimee Selby, Dave Beech, Charles Harrison.
When was Art and Text published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.