TH supports the norm of the “death of the author” in artistic criticism

TH supports the norm of the “death of the author” in artistic criticism

Date set
April 2, 2021
Tournament
Princeton / NU II / Bates (Online)
Topics
Art
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Death of The Author is a form of literary criticism which argues against incorporating the intentions and biographical context of the author when interpreting a text. Instead, analysis should focus solely on the text and its relationship with the reader. This practice has also extended to other forms of art.