The problem of originality in postmodern art: a historical argument

Simon Jonathan Blond

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The problem of originality in postmodern art: a historical argument

Simon Jonathan Blond

UWA Design School

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This thesis is a sustained critique of theoretical claims that participatory, relational and social art practices are superior to image or object-based works because they are less elitist and avoid complicity with the capitalist economy. This view holds that originality and innovation are neither possible nor desirable. In order to give my critique greater depth, it is preceded by a historical analysis of the emergence and development in Europe of notions of agency, subjectivity and originality from medieval times until the present. This thesis founds its significance on the relevance of these arguments to contemporary artists and art historians.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Read, Richard, Supervisor Ball, Clarissa, Supervisor
Award date	28 May 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5b42dcb1e2ab1
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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