Seven Days in the Art World
Description
“An indelible portrait of a peculiar society.” ―VogueSarah Thornton’s vivid
ethnography―an international hit, now available in twenty translations―reveals
the inner workings of the sophisticated subcultures that make up the
contemporary art world. In a series of day-in-the-life narratives set in New
York, Los Angeles, London, Basel, Venice, and Tokyo, Seven Days in the Art
World explores the dynamics of creativity, taste, status, money, and the
search for meaning in life. 8 illustrations Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (November 2, 2009)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 039333712X
- ISBN-13 : 29
- Item Weight : 9 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #105,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Business of Art Reference #248 in Arts & Photography Criticism #431 in Art History (Books)
- #20 in Business of Art Reference
- #248 in Arts & Photography Criticism