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Unnatural wonders : essays from the gap between art and life / Arthur C. Danto

by Arthur C. Danto

These critical essays examine the pluralistic state of contemporary art since the Pop period. The collection analyses works that bridge the gap between art and life, considering the historical evolution and diverse nature of the modern art world.

Accession 15307 ISBN 9780374281182 Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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