Art / history

Author

Clayson, Hollis (Contributor); Cummins, Tom (Contributor); Kampen, Natalie Boymel (Contributor); Powell, Richard J. (Contributor); Powers, Martin J. (Contributor); Werckmeister, O. K. (Contributor)

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Art bulletin. 1995, Num. 3, Vol. 77, 367-391, 4 ill.

ISSN

0004-3079

Abstract (en)

Discussion of aspects of the relationship between art and history with respect to the discipline and methodology of art history. Clayson proposes that a visual artifact must be interpreted in terms of factors external to it. Cummins argues that art and history are never equal and that the tension between them creates an opportunity for historical materialism. Kampen discusses problems she has encountered as a feminist working on Roman art when the terms art and history are so unstable. Powell examines issues of vision and revisions within the discipline of art history and their relevance to what is defined as art history, focusing on the case of James Hampton's Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations Millenium General Assembly (Washington, DC, National Museum of American Art). Powers examines the problem of connecting the multiple histories of diverse peoples, and observes that the discipline of art history cannot avoid implication in debates about diversity and multiculturalism. Werckmeister reports examples of a recoil from history on the part of American audiences (students and public, 1993-1994), contrasting with his own efforts to focus more directly on a political history of art, dealing with the key terms communism, fascism, and democracy as competing ideologies in 20th c. public art.

Subject (en)

• General works -- Study of art
• Art history
• Methodology
• Multiculturalism
• Ethnicity
• Roman [style]
• Art
• Public art
• 1900-2000
• Marxism
• Hampton, James, 1909-1964
• Sculpture
• Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations Millennium General Assembly
• Smithsonian American Art Museum||Washington, DC (USA)
• Politics
• History
• United States
• African Americans
• Communism
• Fascism
• Democracy

Subject (fr)

• Généralités -- Sciences de l'art
• Histoire de l'art
• Méthodologie
• Pluralisme culturel
• Ethnique (caractère)
• Romain (art)
• Art
• Art public
• 1900-2000
• Marxisme
• Hampton, James, 1909-1964
• Sculpture
• Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations Millennium General Assembly
• Smithsonian American Art Museum||Washington, DC (USA)
• Politique
• Histoire
• Etats-Unis
• Afro-Américains
• Communisme
• Fascisme
• Démocratie

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19960101-00281648

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