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Who Says That's Art? A Commonsense View of the Visual Arts
Michelle Marder Kamhi, author
Adult; Art & Photography; (Market)
Today’s artworld experts think that virtually anything can qualify as art. But many art lovers reject the “cutting-edge” inventions that fill museums and galleries of “contemporary art” worldwide. Who Says That’s Art? explains why their view is right and the would-be experts are wrong. Drawing on evidence ranging from anthropology to the recent findings of neuroscience, it offers a vigorous yet readily understandable defense of the public’s commonsense view of art. It also provides refreshing insight into genuine art across the wide spectrum of art history.
Reviews
Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
"Kamhi’s scrutiny is unerring. . . . providing non-specialists with a scholarly yet accessible account that not only explains how to distinguish genuine art but also promises to enhance its appreciation." http://midwestbookreview.com/mbw/aug_14.htm [scroll down, or search for Kamhi]
Kirkus Reviews
“A seasoned art scholar . . . presents an overview of art history with a suggested approach for identifying ‘true’ visual art. . . . Extensive chapter endnotes offer solid supporting resources. . . . Forceful and persuasive. . . . An impressive companion for advanced studies in visual arts, accessible enough for general-interest readers.” https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/michelle-marder-kamhi/who-says-thats-art/
