| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) |
| Series |
Religion and postmodernism |
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Religion and postmodernism.
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| Contents |
A picture of modern disenchantment -- Walter De Maria, The Lightning Field: seeing a flickering light -- Diller + Scofidio, Blur: the cloud that does not part when we see the light -- James Turrell, Works with light: seeing the light that does not illuminate -- James Turrell, Skyspaces: opening an eye to the sky -- Andy Goldsworthy, Works: to dwell creatively with earth and sky, wind and water |
| Summary |
"The fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by 'the disenchantment of the world.'" Max Weber's statement remains a dominant interpretation of the modern condition: the increasing capabilities of knowledge and science have banished mysteries, leaving a world that can be mastered technically and intellectually. And though this idea seems empowering, many people have become disenchanted with modern disenchantment. Using intimate encounters with works of art to explore disenchantment and the possibilities of re-enchantment, Arts of Won |
| Analysis |
secular, secularity, walter de maria, diller, scofidio, james turrell, andy goldsworthy, rational, intellectual, intellect, smarts, brain, mind, mental, world, disenchantment, enchanting, enchantment, modern, contemporary, knowledge, science, scientific, mystery, wonder, empowering, exploration, modernity, god, humanity, human nature, natural, artists, artistic, artist, artsy, transcendence, creation, religion, criticism, critique |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
De Maria, Walter, 1935-2013. Lightning field.
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Turrell, James -- Criticism and interpretation
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Goldsworthy, Andy, 1956- -- Criticism and interpretation
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Goldsworthy, Andy, 1956- fast |
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Turrell, James fast |
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Blur Building (Expo.02, Switzerland)
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| SUBJECT |
Blur Building (Expo.02, Switzerland) fast |
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Lightning field (De Maria, Walter) fast |
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Light in art.
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Light art.
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Art and religion.
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Earthworks (Art)
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light art.
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earthworks (sculpture)
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ART -- History -- Contemporary (1945- )
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Art and religion
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Earthworks (Art)
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Light art
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Light in art
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2012017785 |
| ISBN |
9780226451084 |
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0226451089 |
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0226451089 |
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1283610922 |
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9781283610926 |
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9786613923370 |
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6613923370 |
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