How to Write About Contemporary Art

Gilda Williams

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English

Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 September 2014

Theory of art; Art & design styles: from c 1960; Writing & editing guides

How to Write About Contemporary Art is the definitive guide to writing, engagingly about the art of our time. Invaluable for students, art professionals and other aspiring writers, the book first navigates readers through the key elements of style and content, from the aims and structure of a piece to its tone and language. Brimming with practical tips that range across the complete spectrum of art-writing, the second part of the book is organized around its specific forms, including academic essays; press releases and news articles; texts for auction and exhibition catalogues, gallery guides and wall labels; op-ed journalism and exhibition reviews; and writing for websites and blogs.

In counselling the reader against common pitfalls - such as jargon and poor structure - Gilda Williams points instead to the power of close looking and research, showing how to deploy language effectively; how to develop new ideas; and how to construct compelling texts. More than 30 illustrations throughout support closely analysed case studies of the best writing in Source Texts by 64 authors, including Claire Bishop, Thomas Crow, T.J. Demos, Okwui Enwezor, Dave Hickey, John Kelsey, Chris Kraus, Rosalind Krauss, Stuart Morgan, Hito Steyerl and Adam Szymczyk.

Supplemented by a general bibliography, advice on the use and misuse of grammar and tips on how to construct your own contemporary art library, How to Write About Contemporary Art is the essential handbook for all those interested in communicating about the art of today.

By: Gilda Williams
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9780500291573
ISBN 10: 0500291578
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 01 September 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gilda Williams is a contemporary art critic, editor and teacher. She is a lecturer on the MFA in Curating programme, Goldsmiths College, and Sotheby's Institute of Art. She is London correspondent for Artforum magazine and a member of the International Association of Art Critics.

Reviews for How to Write About Contemporary Art

'An illuminating, engaging and urgent guide to contemporary art-writing. Essential reading for arts students ... invaluable for anyone involved in the art world' - Hans Ulrich Obrist, co-Director, Serpentine Gallery 'Williams's methodology is flawless ... gives insight to the inner workings of very different industries: academia, auction houses and mainstream and professional press' - frieze 'Will become a standard text for anyone studying or interested in critical writing and the very vexed subject of writing about art ' - Michael Bracewell, critic and novelist 'Fantastic ... a must-read for every writer, reader, artist and designer' - Fullscream.com 'Thrillingly clear ... beautifully formed ... an incisive manual for clarity of thought. This guide could as easily apply to writing (and indeed thinking on any creative endeavour ... Essential!' - Dressing the Air.com 'A thoroughly sensible and accessible guide to writing that could almost be applied to any subject' - ArtBookReview.net