Better Living Through Criticism
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| Author | A. O. Scott |
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| Published | February 9, 2016 (Penguin Press) |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 978-1-59420-483-8 (Hardcover) |
| OCLC | 952546934 |
Better Living Through Criticism is a book by A. O. Scott on the societal role of criticism.[1]
Synopsis[edit]
In the book, Scott delves into the significance and impact of criticism as a form of artistic expression and engagement with various forms of art, including film, literature, music, and visual arts. He examines the history and evolution of criticism, its purpose, and its value in contemporary society. Scott also reflects on his own experiences as a critic and shares insights into how criticism can be approached as an art form that enriches our understanding and appreciation of art.[2][3]
"Better Living Through Criticism" challenges traditional notions of criticism as negative or destructive, and instead presents an argument for its positive and constructive role in fostering deeper engagement with art and culture. Scott raises questions about the nature of art, subjectivity, interpretation, and the relationship between artist, critic, and audience.[4]
References[edit]
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- "Review : In Better Living Through Criticism AO Scott Offers Insight". The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- Smallwood, Christine. "[Reviews] | New Books, by Christine Smallwood | Harper's Magazine". Harpers.org. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- Jonathan Derbyshire (March 4, 2016). "'Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth', by AO Scott". FT.com. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "Film critic A.O. Scott's book 'Better Living Through Criticism' is reviewed by art critic Dan Fox, who asks, Criticism - what is it good for?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- Rodriguezr, Rene (February 19, 2016). "Review: A.O. Scott's 'Better Living Through Criticism' and Owen Gleiberman's 'Movie Freak'". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- James Adams (February 12, 2016). "Review: In Better Living Through Criticism, A.O. Scott mounts a defence of his profession". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "Review: 'Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth' by A. O. Scott". The Atlantic. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- Miller, Laura (January 31, 2016). "A.O. Scott's Better Living Through Criticism, reviewed". Slate.com. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "Film critic A.O. Scott's new book is an artful guide to how criticism works". Vox.com. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- Betancourt, Manuel (February 8, 2016). "Whose Criticism? On A. O. Scott's "Better Living Through Criticism" - Los Angeles Review of Books". Lareviewofbooks.org. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "Critical Condition - bookforum.com / current issue". Bookforum.com. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- A.O. Scott (November 23, 2015). "Nonfiction Book Review: Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth". Publishersweekly.com. Penguin Press. ISBN 978-1-59420-483-8. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "Says You". The New Yorker. March 7, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ Sukhdev Sandhu (April 7, 2016). "Better Living Through Criticism by AO Scott review – why we need professional critics". The Guardian. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Leon Wieseltier (March 1, 2016). "A. O. Scott, Critic Without a Cause". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Jill Radsken (March 9, 2016). "Always a critic". Harvard. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
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