"The Tradition of the New" is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between modern art and the avant-garde movement. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of modern art: the artist, the artwork, and the audience. Rosenberg's central argument is that modern art, particularly abstract expressionism, has become a tradition in its own right, one that is characterized by a rejection of traditional representational art forms.
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Always check copyright status. While Rosenberg died in 1978, the book’s editions may still be under copyright protection depending on your jurisdiction (generally life of author + 70 years in the US for works published after 1978, but pre-1978 works have different rules). Many universities provide legal PDF access through library reserves or databases like JSTOR (where individual essays are available). Some essays are in the public domain, but the compiled book likely remains protected. Use legitimate academic sources. "The Tradition of the New" is a collection