
The Avant-Garde – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 58
The Very Short Introductions Podcast
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The Evolution of the Avant-Garde: Art, Society, and Progress
This chapter delves into the origins of the avant-garde movement, tracing its roots to the French Revolution and the vision of Count Henri de Saint-Simon. It contrasts progressive artistic ideals with the romantic emphasis on imagination from English writers like Shelley, illuminating the tensions between art and industrial capitalism.
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