In recent years, many prominent and successful artists have claimed that their primary concern is not the artwork they produce but the artistic process itself. In this volume, Kim Grant analyzes this idea and traces its historical roots, showing how changing concepts of artistic process have played a dominant role in the development of modern and contemporary art.
This astute account of the ways in which process has been understood and addressed examines canonical artists such as Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, and De Kooning, as well as philosophers and art theorists such as Henri Focillon, R. G. Collingwood, and John Dewey. Placing “process art” within a larger historical context, Grant looks at the changing relations of the artist’s labor to traditional craftsmanship and industrial production, the status of art as a commodity, the increasing importance of the body and materiality in art making, and the nature and significance of the artist’s role in modern society. In doing so, she shows how process is an intrinsic part of aesthetic theory that connects to important contemporary debates about work, craft, and labor.
Comprehensive and insightful, this synthetic study of process in modern and contemporary art reveals how artists’ explicit engagement with the concept fits into a broader narrative of the significance of art in the industrial and postindustrial world.

All About Process: The Theory and Discourse of Modern Artistic Labor

Arts & Photography

Grant, Kim

History & Criticism

Penn State University Press

Best Places to Stay: New England (Best Places to Stay in New England)

Travel

Tree, Christina

United States

Houghton, Mifflin Company

This 2005 study traces the development of Surrealist theory of visual art and its reception, from the birth of Surrealism to its institutionalization in the mid-1930s. Situating Surrealist art theory in its theoretical and discursive contexts, Kim Grant demonstrates the complex interplay between Surrealism and contemporary art criticism. She examines the challenge to Surrealist art raised by the magazine Cahiers d'Art, which promoted a group of young painters dedicated to a liberated and poetic painting process that was in keeping with the formalist evolution of modern art. Grant also discusses the centrality of visual art in Surrealism as a material manifestation of poetry, the significance of poetry in French theories of modern art, and the difficulties faced by an avant-garde art movement at a time when contemporary audiences had come to expect revolutionary innovation.

Surrealism and the Visual Arts: Theory and Reception

Cambridge University Press

Head down the road less traveled with this fabulous collection of outings that showcase New England's hidden backroads. Each card includes detailed driving instructions and insider tips on the best places to eat, shop, and explore throughout allsix states of this breathtaking region. From charming historic towns to out-of-the-way state parks, discover an adventure forany time of year. Adventures include: Cape Cod Martha's Vineyard Lake Champlain Route 100 in Autumn

New England Backroads

Chronicle Books+

This guide will bring you to Boston's brewpubs, hidden alleys and revolutionary hangouts. Whether you catch a Sox game or roam the Freedom Trail, you'll find indispensable notes on all Beantown has to offer, from architecture and history to eclectic bookstores and clubs. 
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<li>5 walking tours, including Beacon Hill and Harvard University </li>
<li>coverage of campsites, colonial B&amp;Bs and everything in between </li>
<li>places to eat, from seafood shacks to ritzy restaurants - and a vote for the ultimate clam chowder </li>
<li>excursions to Cape Cod, Salem, Concord, Gloucester and more </li>
<li>26-page full-color map section </li>
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Lonely Planet Boston

Lonely Planet

"A special guide to a special place."The Boston Globe In this completely revised and updated sixth edition, veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant provides discriminating recommendations of hundreds of things to see and do and places in which to eat and stay on Cape Cod and the Islands. She leads eager travelers to nature preserves and bird sanctuaries; bicycle trails and beach paths; historic homes and lighthouses; whale-watching, sailing, and shell-fishing; antique shops and local artisans; and summer theatre, live music, and nightlife.In addition, this comprehensive and best-selling guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&amp;Bs, hotels, vacation cottages, and campgrounds; hundreds of dining reviews, from clam shacks to four-star restaurants; suggested itineraries for stays of varying length; 22 up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out places of extra value, family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, rainy day activities, places that are open in the off-season, and lodgings that accept pets. 100 black &amp; white photographs, 22 maps, index.

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket: An Explorer's Guide

Countryman Pr

Six major islands. One indispensable guide. Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant cuts through the tourist brochure clutter to help you maximize your precious time and money. Utterly reliable and comprehensive, she gives opinionated listings of resorts, condos, vacation cottages, and campgrounds, and hundreds of dining recommendations, from plate lunches and local grinds to seared ahi and Kona lobster at haute eateries. But Grant steers you where other guides don't. As apart-time resident, she guides you to waterfalls and volcanoes; takes you snorkeling and golfing; finds authentic luaus; illuminates the nuances of hula; and unearths fine contemporary craftsmen and Hawaiiana collectibles. She also includes dozens of "Top Ten" lists highlighting Musts for First-time Visitors, Best Beaches, Best Romantic Resorts, Best Places for Weddings, Best Places for Sunset Drinks, and a section on how to choose the island that's right for each traveler's taste. Other guide features include: • Suggested itineraries for varying lengths of stays and purposeful getaways • Sidebars on the Hawaiian language and Hawaii regional cuisine • 25 up-to-date island, regional, and city maps • Calendar guides to annual events and celebrations • An alphabetical "What's Where" guide for trip planning • Handy icons point out best values, "must dos," family-friendly activities, and rainy-day activities • 100 black &amp; white photos, 15 maps, index

Hawaii: An Explorer's Guide

Australia & South Pacific

Countryman

Discover the best of Cape Cod and the Islands.
Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant completed hundreds of hours of on-the-road research to provide readers with select up-to-date recommendations for lodgings of every stripe; hundreds of dining reviews, from clam shacks to four-star restaurants; Cape-wide itineraries; and "Perfect Day" itineraries for each town. She leads travelers to nature preserves, bicycle trails, beaches, lighthouses, whale watching, antiques shops, local artisans, summer theatre, and nightlife.
The guide also includes 22 up-to-date maps, an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning, and handy icons that point out places of extra value, family-friendly establishments, rainy day activities, lodgings that accept pets, year-round fun, wheelchair access, and good locations to have a sunset drink.

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket: An Explorer's Guide (Explorer's Complete)

Specialty Travel

Countryman Press

Six major islands. One indispensable guide. A friend has gone before you and tells it like it is in the conversational guide to Hawaii. Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant cuts through the tourist brochure clutter to help you maximize your precious time and money. Utterly reliable and comprehensive, she gives completely updated listings of resorts, condos, vacation cottages, and campgrounds, and hundreds of dining recommendations, from plate lunches and local grinds to seared ahi and Kona lobster at haute eateries. But Grant steers you where other guides don't. As a part-time resident, she guides you to waterfalls and volcanoes; takes you snorkeling and golfing; finds authentic luaus; illuminates the nuances of hula; and unearths fine contemporary craftsmen and Hawaiiana collectibles. She also includes musts for first-time visitors, ideas for repeat visitors, building blocks for perfect days, and much more. Other guide features include: • Suggested itineraries for varying lengths of stays and purposeful getaways • Sidebars on the Hawaiian language and Hawaii regional cuisine • Calendar guides to annual events and celebrations • An alphabetical “What's Where” guide for trip planning • Handy icons point out best values, “must dos,” family-friendly activities, and rainy-day activities Explorer's Guide Hawaii: reliable insider's recommendations for the best of the best lodging, dining, and activities, complete with specialized itineraries, "must-see" lists and helpful advice for first-time visitors. 100 black-and-white photographs and maps

Explorer's Guide Hawaii (Explorer's Complete)

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Books by Grant, Kim

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All About Process: The Theory and Discourse of Modern Artistic Labor

All About Process: The Theory and Discourse of Modern Artistic Labor

Best Places to Stay: New England (Best Places to Stay in New England)

Surrealism and the Visual Arts: Theory and Reception

New England Backroads

Lonely Planet Boston

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket: An Explorer's Guide

Hawaii: An Explorer's Guide

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket: An Explorer's Guide (Explorer's Complete)

Explorer's Guide Hawaii (Explorer's Complete)