Abject visions: Powers of horror in art and visual culture

by Rina Arya (Editor), Nicholas Chare (Editor)

This major new volume brings together leading international scholars to debate the continuing importance and relevance of the concept of abjection for the interpretation of modern and contemporary culture. This genuinely interdisciplinary collection includes important new essays that draw on the work of Georges Bataille, Judith Butler, Julia Kristeva and other key critical thinkers to provide innovative readings of works of art, film, theatre and literature. The clear and accessible essays in this volume extend the existing literature on abjection in exciting new ways to demonstrate the enduring richness of the concept.

Genres: Art, Philosophy, Film

224 pages, Paperback

Published May 4, 2016

Reviews

[Zora]

Finally. Repetitive at times. Hit and miss. Some great essays as well.