first sociological assessments Reichardt, Robert H. ed. Muskens, George ed. text gw Frankfurt [etc.] Peter Lang cop. 1992 1992 monographic eng 205 p. The transition from state-directed to market-oriented economies poses many problems for the artists: the logic of the market favours standardization and mass-production which does not fit for the arts. There is a multitude of styles but no clearcut concept of art in the West which could serve as guide-line. Under the communist rule, some artists almost had a monopoly for political criticism, a function which vanished after the fall of communism. Experts from ten countries (Eastern and Western) are dealing with problems like these and related topics. (Font: Editor) Robert H. Reichardt, George Muskens (eds.) 3631453132 ES-BaOER 130626 20180723105053.0 vtls000000181 cat