Rather than exploring the Dada movement from the usual perspective of its strategies of shock and opposition, this book gives us a new picture of Dada art and writings as a lucid reflection on history and the role of art therein.
The book captures the first public unveiling of a monumental sculpture by renowned artist Richard Serra, showcasing his significant impact on contemporary art. Lavishly illustrated, it provides insights into the artwork and the artist's creative process, highlighting the scale and intricacy of the sculpture. Through detailed visuals and commentary, readers gain a deeper appreciation for Serra's contributions to the art world and the significance of this particular installation.
"We slip away from ourselves" : the discovery and internalization of the Earth's age (eighteenth to twentieth centuries) -- Reconstituting the antiquity of humankind and of art -- The artificiality of prehistory : a disjunctive genealogy of art -- The paradox of the Neolithic : rupture and permanence, order and disorder -- Prehistory in the Atomic Age.