The Anthropology of Art: A Reader
Morphy
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Description for The Anthropology of Art: A Reader
Hardcover. Presents an overview of the essential theoretical debates in the anthropology of art. Drawing together significant work in the field from the second half of the 20th century, this title helps readers to appreciate the art of different cultures at different times. It provides the basis for the appreciation of art of different cultures and times. Editor(s): Morphy, Howard; Perkins, Morgan. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Num Pages: 576 pages, 239 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 188 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1236.
This anthology provides a single-volume overview of the essential theoretical debates in the anthropology of art. Drawing together significant work in the field from the second half of the twentieth century, it enables readers to appreciate the art of different cultures at different times.
This anthology provides a single-volume overview of the essential theoretical debates in the anthropology of art. Drawing together significant work in the field from the second half of the twentieth century, it enables readers to appreciate the art of different cultures at different times.
- Advances a cross-cultural concept of art that moves beyond traditional distinctions between Western and non-Western art.
- Provides the basis for the appreciation of art of different cultures and times.
- Enhances readers’ appreciation of the aesthetics of art and of the important role it plays in human society.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology
Number of Pages
580
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405105613
SKU
V9781405105613
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99-50
About Morphy
Howard Morphy is Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Research at the Australian National University and Honorary Curator of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. Morgan Perkins is Associate Professor of Anthropology and of Art, Director of the Weaver Museum of Anthropology, and Director of the Museum Studies Program, at SUNY, Potsdam
Reviews for The Anthropology of Art: A Reader
“The Anthropology of Art is a superb compilation that enables both scholar and student to have in one volume the major studies and debates in this discipline. In the insightful introduction, the editors survey the history of the field and tackle the vexing problem of defining art in cross-cultural perspective.” Ivan Karp, Emory University ... Read more