num_pages: 128
description: " A straightforward account of the vanguards that followed Letlrisme, fluxus, Neoism and others even more obscure" Village Voice."Home's book is the first that I know of to chart this particular 'tradition' and to treat it seriously. It is a healthy corrective to the overly aestheticised view of 20th century avant-gorde art that now prevails." City Limits." Much of the information is taken from obscure sources and the book is essential reading for anyone interested in the subject. It demystifies the political and artistic practices of opponents to the dominant culture and serves as a basic reference for a field largely undocumented in English. It is also engagingly honest, unpretentious, questioning and immediate in its impact" Artists Newsletter."Reflecting the uncategorisable aspect of art that hurls itself into visionary politics, the book will engage political scientists, performance artists and activists" Art and Text." Apocalyptic in the literal sense of the an uncovering, revelation, a vision" New Statesman." A concise introduction to a whole mess of troublemakers through the ages... well written, incisive and colourful" NME."Informative and provocative" Art Forum.
language: English
title: The assault on culture: Utopian currents from Lettrisme to class war
titlecomplete: The assault on culture: Utopian currents from Lettrisme to class war
genres: Philosophy, Art, Nonfiction, Theory, History, Politics
ratings_count: 168
publisher: Unpopular Books