Art and Culture in the Works of Fredric Jameson

Abstract

In the first part of the article the author introduces Fredric Jameson as a central figure in contemporary theoretical thought and cultural debates within the Unites States, pointing out the relatively scarce critical attention he has received in Western Europe and some problematic aspects of his thought from the Third World viewpoint. In the second part Jameson's major works and intentions are presented, with the focus being on his writings on art and culture. In the third part Jameson's return to Hegel's philosophy is discussed, and its consequences for art, culture, philosophy and theory are presented. Finally, the critical role of art within postmodern society is examined, and the question of the »correct form of art« is raised.