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The Anthropology of Art: A Reader (Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)

By Howard Morphy , Morgan Perkins

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
1405105615, 9781405105613, 9781405155328
LCC
N72.A56 A67 2005
Open Library ID
OL3399276M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
28 MB (29561499 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
576\576
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Антропология;Социальная (культурная) антропология

Description

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.

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