Anthropology, Art, and Aesthetics (Oxford Studies in Social

Anthropology, Art, and Aesthetics (Oxford Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)

The anthropology of art is a fast-developing area of intellectual debate and academic study. This beautifully illustrated volume is a unique survey of the current state of anthropological thinking on art and aesthetics. The distinguished contributors draw on contemporary anthropological theory and on classic anthropological topics such as myth and ritual to deepen our understanding of particular aesthetic traditions in their socio-cultural and historical contexts. Many of the essays present new findings based on recent field research in Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, and Mexico; while others draw on classical anthropological accounts of the Trobriand Islanders of Melanesia and the Nuer of the Southern Sudan to form new arguments and conclusions. The introductory overview of the history of the anthropology of art, by Sir Raymond Firth, makes this volume especially useful for those interested in learning what anthropology has to contribute to our understanding of art and aesthetics in general.
Country USA
Brand OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Manufacturer Clarendon Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 8 pp colour plates, halftones, and maps
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780198279457
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Manufacturer	Clarendon Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	8 pp colour plates, halftones, and maps
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780198279457
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Anthropology, Art, and Aesthetics (Oxford Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)