What was the place of the artist in a new society? How would he thrive where monarchy, aristocracy, and an established church—those traditional patrons of pai

This book explores the relationship between aesthetic productivity and artists' degree of involvement in social and sexual life as depicted in Virginia Woolf's

"This expanded edition is brought up to date in the light of the most recent developments in contemporary art. A new chapter considers globalization in the visu

"A modern painter discusses meaning and form in contemporary painting and offers advice to aspiring artists."--

Art and Artist in Society is a compilation of essays that examine the nexus between artists, the art they create and society. These essays consider how art has