Laurence King - Beg, Steal, and Borrow
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- Explores art theft from Duchamp to present
- 192-page hardcover examines copyright cases
- Covers sampling, mash-ups, and appropriation art
- Features color images with insightful text
- 7.3x5.3 in. portable reference format
- Analyzes influence vs. overt copying debate
How artists transform appropriation into groundbreaking work
When does homage become plagiarism? How do sampling traditions in hip-hop inform visual art practices? What happens when copyright law collides with postmodern theory?
The book moves beyond simple condemnation or celebration, investigating actual court cases alongside Kenneth Goldsmith's provocative "uncreative writing" pedagogy and the mash-up culture that permeates literature, music, and visual media. Shore profiles major contemporary practitioners working across painting, photography, sculpture, and installation, examining how they navigate the ethical and legal complexities of appropriation-based work. Color reproductions illustrate contested pieces alongside their source material, making the arguments tangible rather than abstract.
At 192 pages, this compact survey provides essential context for understanding practices that will only intensify as AI-generated imagery further complicates questions of originality, ownership, and creative authorship.
