Bergson and the Art of Immanence

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An immanent turn in art history. This collection of 16 essays brings 20th-century French philosopher Henri Bergson's work on immanence together with the latest ideas in art theory and the practice of immanent art as found in painting, photography and film. It places Bergson's work and influence in a wide historical context and applies a rigorous conceptual framework to contemporary art theory and practice. Key Features. 16 essays from world-renowned art theorists, philosophers and Bergson scholars Contributors include Iris van der Tuin, Eric Alliez, Simon O'Sullivan and Howard Caygill Offers a variety of perspectives and methodological approaches that will appeal to both art theorists and practitioners Explores concepts of rhythmic duration, perception, affectivity, the body, memory and intuition - all of which were first formulated as immanent objects through the work of Bergson About the Contributors. Eric Alliez, Professor, University of Paris 8 and Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy, Kingston University Mark Antliff, Professor of Art History and Visual Studies, Duke University Stella Baraklianou, photographic artist and lecturer in photography, School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield Howard Caygill, Professor, Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy, Kingston University Felicity Colman, Director of Studies, Media Department, Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University James Day, PhD student, Courtauld Institute of Art Adi Efal, Gerda Henkel post-doctoral researcher, Thomas institute of the University of Cologne Jae Emerling, associate professor of modern and contemporary art, College of Arts and Architecture, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Craig Lundy, Research Fellow, Institute for Social Transformation Research, University of Wollongong, Australia Charlotte de Mille, Courtauld Gallery John Mullarkey, Professor of Film and Television, Kingston University Simon O'Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in Art History/Visual Culture, Department of Visual Cultures, Goldsmiths College, University of London Brendan Prendeville, art historian Iris van der Tuin, Assistant Professor of Gender Studies and Philosophy of Science, Utrecht University, the Netherlands Sarah Wilson, art historian and curator

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