Paolozzi and Wittgenstein
The Artist and the Philosopher
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Paolozzi and Wittgenstein
The Artist and the Philosopher
About This Book
This impressive edited collection investigates the relationship between British Pop Art pioneer Eduardo Paolozzi and the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. At this time, when Paolozzi's oeuvre is in the process of being rediscovered, his long-time fascination with Wittgenstein requires thorough exploration, as it discloses a deeper understanding of his artistic production, further helping to reassess the philosopher's actual impact on visual arts and its theory in the second half of the 20th century.
With 13 diverse and comprehensive chapters, bringing together philosophers and art historians, this volume aims at retracing and pondering the influence of Wittgenstein on the idea of art in Paolozzi, thus giving an unprecedented insight into Wittgenstein's philosophy as employed by contemporary artists.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- 1. An Introduction to the Artist Who âNeededâ Wittgenstein
- Part I. Aesthetic Grammar: From Wittgenstein to Paolozzi
- Part II. Paolozzi: On Reading Wittgenstein
- Part III. Wittgenstein: On Influencing Art
- Back Matter