Post-Impressionism to World War II (Blackwell Anthologies in Art History)

Post-Impressionism to World War II is an exciting anthology of the best art history writings of the Post-Impressionist period. Several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and B?rger knit together primary sources and classic, “canonical” criticism. Collects the most important writings on art history from Post-Impressionism to the mid-20th century, covering both canonical and contemporary perspectives Offers a chronicle of avant-garde practice during an especially creative, if volatile, period of history Features several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and B?rger Includes recent critical interventions from a range of methodological perspectives – both well-known and less familiar Organizes material thematically, and features introductory essays to each of the five sections Provides a valuable, stimulating resource for students and teachers alike and offers new ways to think about and teach this important period in art history.