Abandoned by philosophy, politics, and sociology, historical determinism continues to hold out in formalist art criticism. (Harold Rosenberg)

Abandoned by philosophy, politics, and sociology, historical determinism continues to hold out in formalist art criticism.

Harold Rosenberg

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