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Maurice Berger
American cultural historian, curator, and art critic, who was recognized for his interdisciplinary scholarship on race and visual culture in the United States.[
How Art Becomes History
Synopsis
This collection of essays delves into American art and culture from the post-New Deal era to the present, examining the social, political, and aesthetic forces that shaped it. It traces key developments in art history and cultural studies, from the decline of formalism to the rise of Marxism and the integration of semiotic, feminist, and racial perspectives. The book explores diverse subjects, including FSA photography, museum politics, the 1964 World's Fair, and artistic responses to the Vietnam War, offering a deep understanding of American culture's evolution.