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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Critics must respond to art in the moment, without fearing backlash.
Chapter 3: Critics are artists, and artists are themselves critics.
Chapter 4: Our tastes are molded by the communities we join, just as history reshapes what we see as beautiful.
Chapter 5: Painful honesty and accusations of bias are central to the critic’s place in society.
Chapter 6: Sometimes critics must make flawed judgments to ignite a larger debate.
Chapter 7: Critics link new generations to past masterpieces – and reveal overlooked art to fresh audiences.
Chapter 8: The digital era has produced a surplus and overflow of would-be critics.
Chapter 9: Critics must adapt beyond print to renew their craft in the online world.
Description
Better Living Through Criticism (2016) explores the role of the critic. From the historical significance of criticism to the future of the digital critic, these blinks are an engaging introduction into an indispensable aspect of art and culture.
Who Should Listen
- Students of visual art, literature or cultural studies
- Readers curious about the influence of criticism on creative culture
- Budding art writers seeking a big picture perspective on their discipline