Catherine M Soussloff Knihy

Analyzing the myth of the artist in western culture, this work considers the social construction of the artist from the 15th century to the present.

What painting does -- Systems of art historical and philosophical thought -- The place of painting: Velazquez's Las Meninas -- The limits of irony: Manet's painting -- The negativity of painting: Magritte's this is not a pipe -- Painting in the light of photography: Fromanger's methods