The Rape of the Masters: How Political Correctness Sabotages Art

The book critiques the influence of radical cultural politics, such as feminism and postcolonial studies, on academic art history. The author, a distinguished art critic, argues that these ideologies have compromised the integrity of the discipline, leading to a distortion of artistic evaluation and appreciation. Through a witty and provocative lens, the text challenges readers to reconsider the implications of these cultural movements on the understanding and interpretation of art.