Illustrating Samuel Beckett: The Issue of the Supererogatory

The prospectus for this Art Journal issue on collaboration suggests addressing or challenging "canonical assumptions about originality and authorship." But what are these assumptions? Current theory asserts that previously there was the unfortunate myth of originality and genius but that n...

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Published in:Art journal (New York. 1960) 1993-12, Vol.52 (4), p.33-40
Main Author: Wechsler, Judith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art criticism
Artistic representation
Beckett, Samuel (1906-1989)
British & Irish literature
Etching
Illustration
Irish literature
Literary criticism
Literature
Mental objects
Poetry
Prayer
Torso
Visual arts
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Summary:The prospectus for this Art Journal issue on collaboration suggests addressing or challenging "canonical assumptions about originality and authorship." But what are these assumptions? Current theory asserts that previously there was the unfortunate myth of originality and genius but that now we have a better grasp on the myth by privileging the context and conditions of production and placing greater importance on the readings of works rather than the intentions of their producers.
ISSN:0004-3249
2325-5307
DOI:10.1080/00043249.1993.10791537