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Utopia: Rhetoric and Reality.

  • Published In: Art History, 2024, v. 47, n. 5. P. 1022 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Adams, Harrison 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Utopia: Rhetoric and Reality" discusses Aglaya Glebova's study on Aleksandr Rodchenko's photography during Stalin's era, focusing on his shadow oeuvre and the complexities of Soviet conceptions of time and history. Glebova's analysis delves into the artist's portraiture and the objectivity of photography, challenging traditional interpretations. In contrast, Todd Cronan's book "Red Aesthetics" explores the concept of red aesthetics through Rodchenko, Brecht, and Eisenstein, critiquing empathy and identity politics in art. Cronan's approach is criticized for oversimplifying complex artistic practices and historical contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Art History. 2024/11, Vol. 47, Issue 5, p1022
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0141-6790
  • DOI:10.1093/arthis/ulae057
  • Accession Number:182023281
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