Provoking Democracy
| Author | : Caroline Levine |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780470766255 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0470766255 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (255 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Provoking Democracy by : Caroline Levine
Download or read book Provoking Democracy written by Caroline Levine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative and compelling book that explores the complex relationship between democracy and avant-garde art, offering a surprising new perspective on the critical role that the arts play in democratic governance at home and abroad. Covers a broad range of topics, from disputes over public art, copyright, and obscenity, to the operations of the House Un-American Activities Committee during the Cold War Highlights detailed and at times shocking debates over the role of the rebellious artist within society