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Abstraction

Synopsis
The history of abstract art is usually told in negative terms, as a development away from representation and meaning and away from all the conventions of subject and communication that had served art and its public. Shows that the great pioneers of abstract art, early in this century, were opposed to what this implies.
Language
English
Medium
Multimedia; Audiocassette.
Year of production
1984
Availability
Sale
Documentation
Includes topics for further discussion and a brief bibliography.
Uses
History of art at sixth-form and undergraduate level.
Subjects
Art
Keywords
abstract art; history of art

Credits

Writer
Norbert Lynton

Sponsor

Name

University of Sussex, Department of the History of Art

Distributor

Name

Focal Point Audio Visual Ltd

Email
cservice@focalpointvideo.co.uk
Web
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Fax
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Address
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Notes
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