Conceptual Art in Britain, 1964-1979

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Conceptual Art in Britain, 1964-1979
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tate Publishing
Edited by Dr Andrew Wilson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 190
Category/GenreArt and design styles - Conceptual art
ISBN/Barcode 9781849763684
ClassificationsDewey:709.4109045
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Tate Publishing
Imprint Tate Publishing
Publication Date 29 April 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Featuring some of the most exciting artworks of the 20th century, this is the first book to explore the rich history of conceptual art in Britain during a key period in innovation, from the mid-1960s to the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979. While the early works of this period challenged art's traditional boundaries, by the mid-1970s, focus had shifted away from issues of art and individual experience toward questions of politics and identity, using the languages of documentary, propaganda, and advertising in the service of action. The result was a radical moment in British art that ignited new developments in various media: text, sculpture, photography, film, and print. With previously unpublished archival material and essays by key experts, this book reveals the origins - and legacy - of Britain's conceptual art movement.

Author Biography

Andrew Wilson is curator of modern and contemporary British art and archives at Tate Britain.