Why Art?
Why Art? by Eleanor Davis, published by Fantagraphics Books on February 14, 2018, is a 200-page graphic novel that explores the multifaceted nature of art. This treatise delves into the question of what defines art and its significant role in society. Through a blend of critical and positive perspectives, Davis examines the various forms art can take, from self-indulgent to altruistic, while seeking to understand how it can effect meaningful change.
In this edition, readers will find an engaging exploration of artistic concepts presented in a visually compelling format. Davis’s unique approach combines humor with a critical lens, inviting readers to challenge their preconceptions about art. The work serves not only as a commentary on art itself but also as a reflection on its potential impact, making it a thought-provoking addition to discussions on art, criticism, and theory.
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This is a treatise on what makes art art, told in graphic novel form.
What is “Art”? It’s widely accepted that art serves an important function in society. But the concept falls under such an absurdly large umbrella and can manifest in so many different ways. Art can be self indulgent, goofy, serious, altruistic, evil, or expressive, or any number of other things. But how can it truly make lasting, positive change? In Why Art?, acclaimed graphic novelist Eleanor Davis (How To Be Happy) unpacks some of these concepts in ways both critical and positive, in an attempt to illuminate the highest possible potential an artwork might hope to achieve. A work of art unto itself, Davis leavens her exploration with a sense of humor and a thirst for challenging preconceptions of art worth of Magritte, instantly drawing the reader in as a willing accomplice in her quest.
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