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Modern Fine Art: A Vehicle For Understanding Western Modernity, Karen A. Hamblen
Modern Fine Art: A Vehicle For Understanding Western Modernity, Karen A. Hamblen
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
While art curricula are not without reference to twentieth century fine art, the social significance of modern fine art has been a neglected area of study. The purpose of this paper is to survey and review the model characteristics of modern society and modern fine art. Striking similarities are revealed in such a review which strongly suggest that a study of modern fine art in art education could serve to problematize both the social origins of modern fine art and the values of Western modernity.