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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art
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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art

by John A Parks
December 2017
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
Rockport Publishers
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068 Quoting

Quoting another work of art can lead to more precise and nuanced meaning as well as richer expression.

Ironic. This is changing the appearance and context of a quoted image to lampoon or otherwise undercut its meaning.

Humorous. The reworking of a famous image, preferably one that has gravity, can be extremely amusing.

Subversive. Using an iconic image in such a way that it subverts the social and political constructs of the day.

Supportive. Quoting another work of art can imply a closeness of intention and spirit with the artist making the quote.

Theoretical. The artist making the quote may wish to explore the way in which the quoted image operates in a contemporary setting. This is part of the strategy of the Appropriationists, ...

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ISBN: 9781631595431