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A Theory of Parody: The Teachings of Twentieth-Century Art Forms
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The authors examines the historical development of parody in order to examine its place, purpose and practice in the post-modern world of contemporary art forms, and examines its place and purpose in satire.Abstract:
Examines the historical development of parody in order to examine its place, purpose and practice in the postmodern world of contemporary artforms.read more
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