The work of Jeff Wall has established photography at the forefront of contemporary art. In this revised edition, new writings by the artist add to the selection of his texts and interviews. An essay by French historian of art and photography surveys developments in the artists work since 1995.
From the 1970s to the early-1990s, the discourse surrounding aesthetics disappeared from the study of art history, theory and cultural studies. Claims for the aesthetic value of art-works were thought of as elitist and politically regressive. This work considers this aesthetics, demonstrating its cross-disciplinary relevance.