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puerilism

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pu·er·il·ism (pyr--lzm, pyr-)
n.
Childish behavior in an adult, especially as a symptom of mental illness.
puerilism
[pyo̅o̅′əriliz′əm]
Etymology: L, puerilis, childish
childishness, particularly when manifested in an older adult.


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Carlo McCormick and Walter Robinson, "Slouching Toward Avenue D," Art in America: A lengthy, insider's view of the East Village art scene, countered by Craig Owens's terse dismissal, "The Problem of Puerilism," In the same issue.
Time capsules: 1980-1985 by Rimanelli, David / Artforum International
Craig Owens, "Commentary: The Problem with Puerilism," Art in America (Summer 1984), p.
Nature as an icon of urban resistance: artists, gentrification and ... by Sholette, Gregory / Afterimage
Finally Art in America (June 1984) presented the most pointed polemic, with its juxtaposition of Walter Robinson and Carlo McCormick's celebratory "Slouching Toward Avenue D" and Craig Owens's trenchant critique "The Problem with Puerilism.
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