The Art Of Cruelty by Maggie Nelson
A Reckoning
The book delves into the complex and often unsettling role of cruelty in art, examining how it challenges, provokes, and sometimes disturbs both creators and audiences. Through a series of essays, the author explores various forms of artistic expression, from literature and film to performance and visual arts, questioning the ethical implications and emotional impact of depicting violence and suffering. The work navigates the fine line between necessary confrontation and gratuitous shock, encouraging readers to critically engage with the art that unsettles them and to consider the broader cultural and philosophical questions it raises.
The 10580th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- The 20 Best Non Fiction of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)