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The Most Influential Art Critics Today

Summary

This article discusses the influence of art critics today and examines the works of several of the most influential critics. It looks at the approaches of Clement Greenberg, feminists and Marxists, postmodernism, Eleanor Heartney, Rebecca Solnit, Roberta Smith, Lucy Lippard, Rosalind E. Krauss, David Hickey, Julian Spalding, James Elkins, Boris Groys, and Jerry Saltz. It explores their approaches to art criticism and their works. The article also provides tips for writing about contemporary art.

Q&As

How can we measure the influence of art critics today?
We can measure the influence of art critics today by checking their social media accounts and seeing how many people read their words, or by looking at what certain critics have written and how their written words affect the ways we see and understand art today.

What values have guided art critics from the 20th century to the present day?
Art critics from the 20th century to the present day have been guided by a certain set of values, including formalism, feminist and Marxist analysis, and postmodernism.

What does Rebecca Solnit propose as an alternative to traditional art criticism?
Rebecca Solnit proposes counter-criticism as an alternative to traditional art criticism. Counter-criticism seeks to expand the work of art by connecting it, opening up its meanings, and inviting in the possibilities.

What does Roberta Smith believe about the great thing about art?
Roberta Smith believes that the great thing about art is that there's more than you can ever know about, and you're lucky if you get to spend your lifetime trying to.

What is the role of art criticism according to Rosalind E. Krauss?
Rosalind E. Krauss believes that the role of art criticism is to conduct critiques within a discipline in order to renew it, and to resist the project of getting rid of the disciplines.

AI Comments

👍 This article provides an interesting overview of the most influential art critics today and their works. It offers an in-depth look at the way art criticism and contemporary art market is shaped by their writings.

👎 The article is too long and complex, making it difficult to read and understand. It also lacks any visual elements that could help the reader to better comprehend the content.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about the most influential art critics today. It discusses the impact of the critics' writings on the way we see and understand art today, how their works shape the contemporary art market, and the values that guide their writing. It also examines the role of art critics in a world where cultural conservatives are reshaping society.

Friend: That's really interesting. It's amazing to see how much of an influence art critics have on the way we view art. I wonder if their influence will continue to grow or if their influence will decrease in the future.

Me: That's an interesting question. It's hard to say what the future holds, but I think that the influence of art critics will continue to be important. As the art world continues to evolve and new ideas emerge, art critics will be important in helping audiences to understand and appreciate art. Even if their influence decreases, they will still have an important role to play in helping to shape our understanding of art.

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Technical terms

Social Media
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Formalist Approach
A method of criticism that focuses on the form of a work of art, rather than its content or context.
Feminist Analysis
A type of analysis that examines the role of gender in a work of art.
Marxist Analysis
A type of analysis that examines the role of class in a work of art.
Postmodernism
A movement in art, literature, and culture that emerged in the late 20th century and is characterized by a rejection of traditional forms and an emphasis on fragmentation, irony, and playfulness.
Epistemological Field
A field of knowledge or study.
Visual Studies
A field of study that examines visual culture, including the production, consumption, and interpretation of visual images.
Conceptual Art
A type of art in which the concept or idea behind the work is more important than the finished product.
Dematerialization
The process of removing physical or material elements from a work of art.
Counter-Criticism
A type of criticism that seeks to expand the work of art by connecting it and opening up its meanings.

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