ISBN: 9780814718902

Displays of Power (with a new afterword). Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency?. I believe that it is all of these things. A cautionary tale told boisterously … More...

Displays of Power (with a new afterword). Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency?. I believe that it is all of these things. A cautionary tale told boisterously and wittily.". The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Displays of Power (with a new afterword) by Steven C. Dubin Museums have become ground zero in America's culture wars. Whereas fierce public debates once centred on provocative work by upstart artists, the scrutiny has expanded to mainstream cultural institutions and the ideas they present. This title examines the most controversial exhibitions of the 1990s. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In the past, museum exhibitions in the USA glorified wealth and validated authority, but today they often represent new interests, and pressure groups mobilize either to force their own perspective upon museum walls or to prevent opposing opinions from being expressed. Examining some of the USA's most controversial museum exhibitions of the 1990s, this work encompasses topics such as ethnicity, slavery, Freud, the Old West, and the atomic bomb. Some of these exhibitions challenged standard perceptions, whilst others were faulted for failing to do so. In its analysis of these episodes of America struggling to redefine itself in the late-20th century, the book draws upon interviews with museum administrators, community activists, curators and scholars. Author Biography Steven C. Dubin's most recent book, Arresting Images, was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year (1992). He is the Director of the Media, Society, and the Arts Program at the State University of New York, Purchase. Review "A signal contribution to the 'culture wars,' Dubin dispassionately examines the contemporary American museum as a battleground for the control of expression where elitist and populist camps clash over politically sensitive art... His provocative study gives voice to curators and partisans on all points of the spectrum, making his book something of a lively free-for-all... Cogently demonstrates that modern museums are crucibles for change rather than pleasant refuges, and that they are expanding the public's awareness that we live in an increasingly multicultural society and a multinational world." Publishers Weekly "A lively and insightful new book... Using an even-handed journalistic approach and remarkably revealing interviews, Dubin documents how the institutions, run by idealistic and politically naive curators and exploited by conservative opponents, were marred by allowing minor conflicts to blow up into front-page stories... Show[s] that while museum may be adept at producing spectacular displays of propaganda, they are often incapable of predicting the reactions of their audiences." Artforum "Displays of Power is contentious, irreverent, and entertaining, but it is also absolutely serious... Is the book useful or intimidating? Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency? I believe that it is all of these things... A cautionary tale told boisterously and wittily." Museum News "Reveals how demands for accountability to various interest groups frequently lead to censorship [and] a retreat from shows that deal with complex social questions." Art in America Long Description In the past, museum exhibitions in the USA glorified wealth and validated authority, but today they often represent new interests, and pressure groups mobilize either to force their own perspective upon museum walls or to prevent opposing opinions from being expressed. Examining some of the USA's most controversial museum exhibitions of the 1990s, this work encompasses topics such as ethnicity, slavery, Freud, the Old West, and the atomic bomb. Some of these exhibitions challenged standard perceptions, whilst others were faulted for failing to do so. In its analysis of these episodes of America struggling to redefine itself in the late-20th century, the book draws upon interviews with museum administrators, community activists, curators and scholars. Review Quote "The thirteen essays in this important collection examine grass-roots struggles for racial justice throughout the United States from 1940-1980...Read together, these essays remind us that activism changes people as much as society." - Journal of American History Description for Sales People Includes an exciting shopping board game. Details ISBN0814718906 Author Steven C. Dubin Language English ISBN-10 0814718906 ISBN-13 9780814718902 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Imprint New York University Press Subtitle Controversy in the American Museum from the Enola Gay to Sensation! Country of Publication United States Short Title DISPLAYS OF POWER Place of Publication New York Residence NY, US Edition New edition Pages 288 Publisher New York University Press Replaced by 9780814718896 DOI 10.1604/9780814718902 UK Release Date 2001-01-01 AU Release Date 2001-01-01 NZ Release Date 2001-01-01 US Release Date 2001-01-01 Publication Date 2001-01-01 DEWEY 069.0973 Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:142703301; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780814718902, EAN: 9780814718902, Publication Year: 2001, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: Displays of Power (with a new afterword): Controversy in the American Museum from the Enola Gay to Sensation!, Item Height: 229mm, Item Width: 152mm, Item Weight: 476g, Number of Pages: 288 Pages, NY University Press<

ISBN: 9780814718902

Displays of Power (with a new afterword). Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency?. I believe that it is all of these things. A cautionary tale told boisterously … More...

Displays of Power (with a new afterword). Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency?. I believe that it is all of these things. A cautionary tale told boisterously and wittily.". The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Displays of Power (with a new afterword) by Steven C. Dubin Museums have become ground zero in America's culture wars. Whereas fierce public debates once centred on provocative work by upstart artists, the scrutiny has expanded to mainstream cultural institutions and the ideas they present. This title examines the most controversial exhibitions of the 1990s. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In the past, museum exhibitions in the USA glorified wealth and validated authority, but today they often represent new interests, and pressure groups mobilize either to force their own perspective upon museum walls or to prevent opposing opinions from being expressed. Examining some of the USA's most controversial museum exhibitions of the 1990s, this work encompasses topics such as ethnicity, slavery, Freud, the Old West, and the atomic bomb. Some of these exhibitions challenged standard perceptions, whilst others were faulted for failing to do so. In its analysis of these episodes of America struggling to redefine itself in the late-20th century, the book draws upon interviews with museum administrators, community activists, curators and scholars. Author Biography Steven C. Dubin's most recent book, Arresting Images, was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year (1992). He is the Director of the Media, Society, and the Arts Program at the State University of New York, Purchase. Review "A signal contribution to the 'culture wars,' Dubin dispassionately examines the contemporary American museum as a battleground for the control of expression where elitist and populist camps clash over politically sensitive art... His provocative study gives voice to curators and partisans on all points of the spectrum, making his book something of a lively free-for-all... Cogently demonstrates that modern museums are crucibles for change rather than pleasant refuges, and that they are expanding the public's awareness that we live in an increasingly multicultural society and a multinational world." Publishers Weekly "A lively and insightful new book... Using an even-handed journalistic approach and remarkably revealing interviews, Dubin documents how the institutions, run by idealistic and politically naive curators and exploited by conservative opponents, were marred by allowing minor conflicts to blow up into front-page stories... Show[s] that while museum may be adept at producing spectacular displays of propaganda, they are often incapable of predicting the reactions of their audiences." Artforum "Displays of Power is contentious, irreverent, and entertaining, but it is also absolutely serious... Is the book useful or intimidating? Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency? I believe that it is all of these things... A cautionary tale told boisterously and wittily." Museum News "Reveals how demands for accountability to various interest groups frequently lead to censorship [and] a retreat from shows that deal with complex social questions." Art in America Long Description In the past, museum exhibitions in the USA glorified wealth and validated authority, but today they often represent new interests, and pressure groups mobilize either to force their own perspective upon museum walls or to prevent opposing opinions from being expressed. Examining some of the USA's most controversial museum exhibitions of the 1990s, this work encompasses topics such as ethnicity, slavery, Freud, the Old West, and the atomic bomb. Some of these exhibitions challenged standard perceptions, whilst others were faulted for failing to do so. In its analysis of these episodes of America struggling to redefine itself in the late-20th century, the book draws upon interviews with museum administrators, community activists, curators and scholars. Review Quote "The thirteen essays in this important collection examine grass-roots struggles for racial justice throughout the United States from 1940-1980...Read together, these essays remind us that activism changes people as much as society." - Journal of American History Description for Sales People Includes an exciting shopping board game. Details ISBN0814718906 Author Steven C. Dubin Language English ISBN-10 0814718906 ISBN-13 9780814718902 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Imprint New York University Press Subtitle Controversy in the American Museum from the Enola Gay to Sensation! Country of Publication United States Short Title DISPLAYS OF POWER Place of Publication New York Residence NY, US Edition New edition Pages 288 Publisher New York University Press Replaced by 9780814718896 DOI 10.1604/9780814718902 UK Release Date 2001-01-01 AU Release Date 2001-01-01 NZ Release Date 2001-01-01 US Release Date 2001-01-01 Publication Date 2001-01-01 DEWEY 069.0973 Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:9329443; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780814718902, EAN: 9780814718902, Publication Year: 2001, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: Displays of Power (with a new afterword): Controversy in the American Museum from the Enola Gay to Sensation!, Item Height: 229mm, Item Width: 152mm, Item Weight: 476g, Number of Pages: 288 Pages, NY University Press<

ISBN: 9780814718902

Paperback, [PU: New York University Press], Museums have become ground zero in America's culture wars. Whereas fierce public debates once centred on provocative work by upstart artists, t… More...

Paperback, [PU: New York University Press], Museums have become ground zero in America's culture wars. Whereas fierce public debates once centred on provocative work by upstart artists, the scrutiny has expanded to mainstream cultural institutions and the ideas they present. This title examines the most controversial exhibitions of the 1990s., Museums & Museology<