“Nothing could be further from the authentic art of our time than the idea of a rupture of continuity. Art is - among other things - continuity, and unthinkable without it.”
Quote by Clement Greenberg
Work
The Collected Essays and Criticism, Volume 4: Modernism with a Vengeance, 1957-1969
The fourth volume in a series, this book delves into the literary and cultural landscape of modernism during the specified decade, featuring a collection of essays and critical analyses. more
Author
Clement Greenberg
Clement Greenberg (January 16, 1909 - May 7, 1994) was an influential American art critic and literary critic. His critical theories had a profound impact on 20th-century American art and literature, particularly in the field of abstract expressionism. Known for his insights into modernist art, Greenberg emphasized the form and content of art, advocating for the pursuit of pure formal expression in art. more
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