Agents of Liberations Holocaust Memory in Contemporary Art and Documentary Film / Zoltán Kekesi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kekesi, Zoltán.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Memory in motion pictures.

Memory in art.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Influence.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945).

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), and the arts.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Manufacture:

Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2015

Place of Publication:

New York : Central European University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The book explores representations of the Holocaust in contemporary art practices. Through carefully selected art projects, the author illuminates the specific historical, cultural, and political circumstances that influence the way we speak—or do not speak—about the Holocaust. The book's international focus brings into view film projects made by key artists reflecting critically upon forms of Holocaust memory in a variety of geographical contexts. Kékesi connects the ethical implications of the memory of the Holocaust with a critical analysis of contemporary societies, focusing upon artists who are deeply engaged in doing both of the above within three regions: Eastern Europe (especially Poland), Germany, and Israel. The case studies apply current methods of contemporary art theory, unfolding their implications in terms of memory politics and social critique.

Contents:

The Politics of Testimony

The Archive, In Spite of All

Site and Speech.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789633862544

963386254X

9789633860670

9633860679

OCLC:

927154898