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Expecting violence: Richard Serra's Gravity, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and counter monuments.
| Title: | Expecting violence: Richard Serra's Gravity, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and counter monuments. |
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| Authors: | Dosch, Mya |
| Source: | Sculpture Journal. 2017, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p217-233. 17p. |
| Abstract: | The article criticizes the works of Richard Serra in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Topics discussed include sculptures in the museum titled "Gravity" and "Delineator;" criticism of critics and art historians for keeping the steel slab functions within the space engages passing visitors through its threat of violence; and attitude of tourists in experiencing violence instead of viewing the sculpture from far place. |
| Subject Terms: | *Art criticism, *Steel sculpture, *Art critics, *Violence in art |
| People: | Serra, Richard, 1939- |
| ISSN: | 13662724 |
| DOI: | 10.3828/sj.2017.26.2.6 |
| Database: | Art & Architecture Complete |
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