Choice Reviews Online · 1995 · 104 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesPolitical CommunicationPolitical SciencePaintingPolitical AnthropologyPolitical SociologyPolitical ArtVisual ArtsAesthetic PoliticsArt In Civic SpaceArtistic Political ExpressionDesign And PoliticsPolitical AestheticsPolitics Of AestheticsPublic Opinion ChangePublic Opinion Framing
Art plays a multifaceted political role, shaping messages, meanings, and public opinion through cultural expressions, architectural spaces, and governmental engagement, while also confronting challenges and transformations. The study reassesses how artistic creations influence public policy.
1: The Cardinal Political Role of Art. 2: Art - Political Messages and Illusions. 3: Art - Meanings, Constructions, Threats. 4: Art - Transformations and Challenges. 5: Architecture, Spaces, and Social Order. 6: Art as a Component of Government. 7: Contestable Categories and Public Opinion. 8: A Reassessment of Influence on Public Policy. 9: Some Concluding Reflections.