Style Versus Substance: Boston, Kevin White, and the Politics of Illusion - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition 1/4 Cloth
1984 · New York
by Higgins, George V.
New York: MacMillan Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0025514504 . A Fine Later Printing in a Fine dust-jacket that does bear little scuffwear ; In Style Versus Substance, George V. Higgins examines the life and work of Boston painter Kevin White. White is known for his abstract and minimalist paintings, which often eschew realism in favor of a more abstract representation of the world. However, Higgins contends that White's work is more about style than substance, and that his paintings are largely devoid of meaning. Higgins argues that White's paintings are an example of the politics of illusion, which he defines as the "creation and maintenance of an image or representation of the world that serves a particular purpose or goals." Higgins discusses White's career and his works, and provides a critique of White's art. He concludes that White's paintings are empty and devoid of meaning, and that his use of style instead of substance is a reflection of the way that the art world functions.; 8vo; 250 pages . (Inventory #: 58887)