Book on 1884 parody salon 'Arts incohérents' reviewed
A review in artpress (issue 421, April 2015, p. 84) examines Daniel Grojnowski and Denys Riout's book 'Les Arts incohérents et le rire dans les arts plastiques' published by Corti. The book focuses on the 1884 parody art salon 'Arts incohérents', where exhibitors carried ladders with signs reading 'Je vernis' on opening night. The review highlights the movement's role in blending humor with visual arts.
Key facts
- artpress issue 421, April 2015, page 84
- Book by Daniel Grojnowski and Denys Riout
- Title: 'Les Arts incohérents et le rire dans les arts plastiques'
- Publisher: Corti
- Focuses on 1884 parody salon 'Arts incohérents'
- Exhibitors carried ladders with 'Je vernis' signs
- Explores humor in visual arts
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- artpress
- Corti
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