Seven Days in the Art World
by Sarah Thornton
Seven Days in the Art World by Sarah Thornton holds a well received rating of 3.54 out of 5, based on 26K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 320 pages.
About Seven Days in the Art World
Named one of the best art books of 2008 by The New York Times and The Sunday Times [London]: “An indelible portrait of a peculiar society.”—Vogue The art market has been booming. Museum attendance is surging. More people than ever call themselves artists. Contemporary art has become a mass entertainment, a luxury good, a job description, and, for some, a kind of alternative religion. In a series of beautifully paced narratives, Sarah Thornton investigates the drama of a Christie's auction, the workings in Takashi Murakami's studios, the elite at the Basel Art Fair, the eccentricities of Artforum magazine, the competition behind an important art prize, life in a notorious art-school seminar, and the wonderland of the Venice Biennale. She reveals the new dynamics of creativity, taste, status, money, and the search for meaning in life. A judicious and juicy account of the institutions that have the power to shape art history, based on hundreds of interviews with high-profile players, Thornton's entertaining ethnography will change the way you look at contemporary culture. 8 illustrations.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sarah Thornton |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, History, Business, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.54 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,047 |
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What genre is Seven Days in the Art World?
Seven Days in the Art World is categorized as Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, History, Business. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Seven Days in the Art World worth reading?
Based on 26K reader ratings, Seven Days in the Art World has an average score of 3.54 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Seven Days in the Art World?
Seven Days in the Art World has 320 pages.
Who wrote Seven Days in the Art World?
Seven Days in the Art World was written by Sarah Thornton. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Seven Days in the Art World?
The ISBN-13 for Seven Days in the Art World is 9780393337130.0.
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