Memory and counter-memory: Toward a social aesthetics of Holocaust Memorials
TitleMemory and counter-memory: Toward a social aesthetics of Holocaust Memorials
Author
Call number940.5318/0223
Object number04298L
Place of publicationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
PublisherUniversity of Alberta Press
Year of publication
2000
Physical descriptionpp165-178
MaterialArticle
ISBN0888643373
NotesArticle from the book 'The Holocaust's ghost' pp165-178
Description
Discusses the aesthetics and politics of Holocaust memorials, suggesting many are self-referential and others counter-productive. Emphasises differences between public art and art produced exclusively for the art world.
