The library in art’s crosshairs

Henry Pisciotta

doi:10.1086/685974

The library in art’s crosshairs

Henry Pisciotta

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The library has been examined critically by many artists, particularly those working since the 1960s. This article identifies four ideas recurring in art works that critique this institution. These themes relate the library to its community, to issues of authorship and ownership, to restrictive forms of order, and to the tension between chaos and order that often accompanies creativity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2-26
Number of pages	25
Journal	Art Documentation
Volume	35
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1086/685974
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

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Archaeology
Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Library and Information Sciences

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The library in art’s crosshairs

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