Art in theory 1900-2000

Sobre el libro Art in theory 1900-2000 de Charles (Ed) Harrison i Paul (ed.) Wood publicado por Blackwell al 2002:

Since it was first published in 1992, this book has become one of the leading anthologies of art theoretical texts in the English-speaking world. This expanded edition includes the best recent reflections, taking the anthology up to the turn of the 21st century.The book offers comprehensive representation of the theories which underpinned developments in the visual arts during the 20th century. As well as writings by artists, the anthology includes texts by critics, philosophers, politicians and literary figures. The content is clearly structured into eight broadly chronological sections, starting from the legacy of symbolism at the beginning of the century and concluding with contemporary debates about postmodernism. The editors provide introductions to all of the more than 300 texts, placing theories and critical approaches in context.
Contents: Part I: The Legacy of Symbolism. Part II: The Idea of the Modern World. Part III: Rationalization and Transformation. Part IV: Freedom, Responsibility and Power. Part V: The Individual and the Social. Part VI: The Moment of Modernism. Part VII: Institutions and Objections. Part VIII: Ideas of the Postmodern.