
In Defence of Beauty with Megan Gafford
Quillette Podcast
The Shift from Aesthetic Beauty to Political Messaging in Art
This chapter examines the transition of art from traditional aesthetic values to postmodernism, highlighting the influence of political messaging. It details how Marcel Duchamp's radical ideas reshaped the definition of art, encouraging contemporary artists to engage with themes of irony and social commentary.
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