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Curating
Can exhibitions present histories of art in ways that texts cannot? Art history has traditionally been conveyed through written texts such as scholarly books, articles, and catalogues that analyse artists and movements. However, museums and galleries offer an alternative medium for presenting art history: the exhibition. This raises the question of whether exhibitions can present the histories…
Cultural Revolution – A Break From The Past?
The Cultural Revolution in Mao’s era was a clear break away from the past. The cultural revolution launched in 1966 aimed to purge Chinese society of bourgeois elements and promote proletarian culture. Mao encouraged the creation of revolutionary art that glorified the Communist party, the working class, and the ideals of the revolution and this…
Visual Culture In Contemporary East Asia
Differentiating Modernisation from Westernisation in Asian Art. The evolution of Asian art reflects an interplay of influences, where traditional practices intersect with modernisation and Westernisation. Modernisation encompasses a multifaceted process of embracing new technologies, ideas, and social structures to adapt to evolving circumstances and enhance societal well-being. This is reinforced by Gilbert Rozman’s definition of…
Who Am I?
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the…
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