AVANT-GARDE AND THE STATE - COLLECTIVE WORK

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the intricacies of the relationship between avant-garde art and state institutions. This unique publication is a collection of essays that analyze this dynamic interaction over the years, from the turbulent interwar period to the groundbreaking systemic transformation in 1989. The authors, coming from Poland and neighboring countries, shed light on the complexity of this relationship, showing it in a broad geographical and historical context.

• Broad temporal perspective: Analysis of relations from the interwar period to systemic transformation.
• International context: Taking into account the perspectives of Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Czechoslovakia and Hungary.
• New findings: The publication brings a fresh perspective and interpretations to the topic.
• Breaking stereotypes: Researching relationships beyond Polonocentrism.
• Interdisciplinary approach: Entering fields outside the interest of art history.
• Expert review: Excerpt from the review by prof. dr hab. Maria Poprzęcka.

The book „Avant-garde and the State” is not only a collection of academic analyses, but also an attempt to understand the influence of politics and ideology on the development of art. The authors analyze how state institutions influenced the work of avant-garde artists, as well as how the artists themselves reacted to these influences. The publication touches on topics such as censorship, state patronage and the role of art in shaping society.

The publication also includes articles devoted to specific examples of the relationship between avant-garde artists and the state. The authors analyze the activities of individual artistic groups, strategies for promoting avant-garde art by the state, as well as cases of conflicts and repression. The book is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of 20th-century art, cultural policy and the relationship between art and power.

The publishing house of the Museum of Art in Łódź guarantees high editorial and substantive quality. The book has been carefully designed graphically and contains numerous illustrations that supplement the text and allow for a better understanding of the issues discussed. This publication is compulsory reading for students of art history, cultural studies and all those who want to better understand the role of art in society.

Publication details:Pages: 350, Format: 27x22x3.5 cm, Year of publication: 2018, Binding: paperback, Publisher: Museum of Art in Łódź.