W. W. Norton & Company Seven Days in the Art World
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Sarah 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. Review: Entertaining and insightful - A delightful read which makes me want to travel and see the many places that Thornton has visited. Review: I really enjoyed the book - For a person who has always been fascinated by the art world and didn't have much insider information, I really enjoyed the book.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 255 Reviews |
J**S
Entertaining and insightful
A delightful read which makes me want to travel and see the many places that Thornton has visited.
A**R
I really enjoyed the book
For a person who has always been fascinated by the art world and didn't have much insider information, I really enjoyed the book.
A**E
Very Interesting and Thought-Provoking!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This was my first art related book that was actually a required text for a class. The beginning throws around a lot of art world jargon so it takes a minute to get into, but so great once you get past the prologue! Thornton explains broad concepts and also small details about the art world that you wouldn’t even think about. The book is organized very well, each chapter being “a day” in different aspects of the art world. Makes it really easy to not only digest but also reference. Awesome book, will be re-reading.
J**T
A very smart book about the worlds of arts
A very smart thought provoking book about the different worlds that cohabite in the art scene. Even beyond art, it is striking to observe how eco-systems are built around populations that may often ignore one another and even sometimes despice one another... and though create a coherent and compelling whole. It's a great piece of work for anyone interested in art, in particular contemporary art.
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