Voices of Fire: Art, Rage, Power, and the State (Theory / Culture)
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Review 'The essayists stay light on their feet with lucid writing that gives insight into why and how Voices of Fire became a symbol for other social, political, and economic uncertainties of the time.' (Catherine Osborne Quill and Quire)'The book examines the controversy from every conceivable angle, bringing together essays, newspaper stories, verbatim texts (including the National Gallery of Canada news release that lit the flame) and editorial cartoons. It appears that everyone from Felix Holtmann, an outspoken pig farmer-turned-MP, to deputy minister Don Mazankowski, to ordinary citizens had something to say, usually prefaced by "I don't know much about art but I know what I like...."' (Marilyn Smulders Halifax Daily News)'This excellent book gives the reader not only a scholarly document but an example of what abstract art has had to endure in the 20th century' (I. Spalatin CHOICE) Read more From the Inside Flap 'This excellent book gives the reader not only a scholarly document but an example of what abstract art has had to endure in the 20th century' Read more
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