The Politics of Aesthetics
The Politics of Aesthetics
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006112
Book • Nonfiction
2006
Adult
18+ years
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The Politics of Aesthetics by Jacques Rancière, translated by Gabriel Rockhill, explores how art and politics intersect, proposing that aesthetics can reconfigure social orders. The text examines how artistic practices can disrupt conventional perceptions and distribution of the sensible, redefining what individuals see, think, and do in their socio-political contexts.
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The Politics of Aesthetics by Jacques Rancière, translated by Gabriel Rockhill, offers a complex exploration of the intersection between art and politics. Critics praise its intellectual rigor and innovative perspective, though some find its dense prose challenging. Overall, it's valued for provoking thought and debate, appealing mostly to those engaged in philosophical discourse.
Who Should Read The Politics of Aesthetics?
A reader who enjoys The Politics of Aesthetics would be interested in philosophy, critical theory, and art's role in politics. Comparable to readers of The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord, they appreciate examining power dynamics through the lens of aesthetics and cultural critique.
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