Bernard Lahire's Sociological Critique Defends Artistic Singularity
The February 2016 edition of artpress featured a review of Bernard Lahire's book titled "Pour la sociologie. Et pour en finir avec une prétendue ‘culture de l’excuse’," published by La Découverte. The article underscores Lahire's assertion that artists and writers often disconnect from their societal contexts. This perspective counters common sociological theories that tie art solely to social factors, reflecting artpress's ongoing critique of such views. Lahire's work serves as a thorough examination of artistic independence, dismissing the "culture of excuse" that justifies actions based on social conditions, emphasizing the intrinsic value of creative expression.
Key facts
- Bernard Lahire authored the book 'Pour la sociologie. Et pour en finir avec une prétendue « culture de l’excuse »'
- The book was published by La Découverte
- The review appeared in artpress n°430, February 2016, page 84
- artpress has historically been skeptical of sociological approaches to art
- Lahire defends the singular work of artists and writers often in rupture with their milieu
- The review criticizes a 'culture of excuse' that attributes behavior to social background
- The review endorses Lahire's approach as respecting artistic autonomy
Entities
Artists
- Bernard Lahire
Institutions
- artpress
- La Découverte
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- artpress —