The Critic As Artist (Hardback)
Wilde, Oscar (Author)
Available for Order
£10.95
In 'The Critic as Artist' - arguably the most complete exploration of his aesthetic thinking, and certainly the most entertaining - Oscar Wilde harnesses his famous wit to demolish the supposed boundary between art and criticism. The essay takes the form of a leisurely dialogue between two characters: Ernest, who insists upon Wilde's own belief in art's freedom from societal mandates and values, and a quizzical Gilbert. With his playwright's ear for dialogue, Wilde champions idleness and contemplation as prerequisites to artistic cultivation.
ISBN (SKU)
9781644230039
Pages
144
Weight
120g
Dimensions
178x108x18
Imprint
David Zwirner Books
Published
08, May, 2019
Genres
Art & Design
recommendations
The War of Art
O'Neill-Butler, Lauren
£12.99
The Point of the Nee...
Burman, Barbara
£10.99
Disordered Attention
Bishop, Claire
£12.99
Great Women Artists
Editors, Phaidon
£19.95
How to See Like a Ma...
Paglen, Trevor
£17.99
The Dog's Gaze
Walter, Laqueur, Thomas
£35.00
The Spaces That Make...
Kurani, Danish
£22.00
Lessons for Young Ar...
Gentleman, David
£20.00
How to Build a City
Bennett, Gabriella
£25.00
The Social Photo
Jurgenson, Nathan
£10.99
Find Us
15-17 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh, EH6 8LN
Opening Times
Sun-Thurs: 10:00-18:00
Fri-Sat: 10:00-20:00
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter and get 10% off your first order.
By subscribing you agree to receive emails from Argonaut Books. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Argonaut Books 2022 - 2026