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Carl Einstein: Reproducing the Real by David Quigley in Afterall Issue 23

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David Quigley's essay 'Carl Einstein: Reproducing the Real' was published in Afterall Journal Issue 23 on February 3, 2010. The full text is accessible only to subscribers, with individual purchase options via University of Chicago Press. The essay examines the work of German art historian and critic Carl Einstein, focusing on his theories of reproduction and realism. Related articles in the same journal include pieces on Inauk S. Gullah, Gonzalo Díaz, Niko Pirosmani, and digital art afterlives.

Key facts

  • Essay by David Quigley
  • Published in Afterall Journal Issue 23
  • Publish date: February 3, 2010
  • Full text restricted to subscribers
  • Individual articles available as PDF via University of Chicago Press
  • Related articles cover Inauk S. Gullah, Gonzalo Díaz, Niko Pirosmani, and digital art

Entities

Artists

  • Carl Einstein
  • Inauk S. Gullah
  • Gonzalo Díaz
  • Niko Pirosmani

Institutions

  • Afterall
  • University of Chicago Press

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