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The Vocation of the Artist

Deborah J Haynes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th Aug '97

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This book examines the historical role of the artist and considers the contemporary function of the artist as prophetic critic and visionary.

The Vocation of the Artist examines the historical role of the artist and presents a particular perspective on the contemporary function of the artist as prophetic critic and visionary. Haynes examines the role of the artist in 'primitive' societies in an effort to understand the current role of the artist.The Vocation of the Artist examines the historical role of the artist and presents a particular perspective, grounded in the author's experience as a practising artist and scholar, on the contemporary function of the artist as prophetic critic and visionary. Using specific interpretations of the words 'vocation', 'prophetic', and 'visionary', Deborah Haynes draws attention to the need for artists to assess critically the relationship of the past and present to the future. Bringing together a wide range of historical and theoretical sources in cultural history, art history and theory, and religion, this book is addressed to those interested in the complex interdisciplinary dialogue of the visual arts, religion, and ethics.

"Her vision for artists to be active in constructing a positive future for our world is to be applauded." Mark Torgerson, Worship

ISBN: 9780521589697

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 19mm

Weight: 860g

352 pages