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MATERIAL IDENTITIES
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| By: |
Joanna Sofaer (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£89.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1405132345 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781405132343 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
4 January, 2007 |
| Series: |
New Interventions in Art History |
| Pages: |
184 |
| Description: |
Material Identities examines the way that individuals use material objects as tools for projecting aspects of their identities. Considers the way identity is fashioned, launched, used, and admired in the material world. Contributors intervene from the disciplines of art history, anthropology, design and material culture. |
| Synopsis: |
Material Identities examines the way that individuals use material objects as tools for projecting aspects of their identities. * Considers the way identity is fashioned, launched, used, and admired in the material world. * Contributors intervene from the disciplines of art history, anthropology, design and material culture. * Considers contrasting media - painting, print, sculpture, dress, coinage, architecture, furniture, luxury items, and interior design. * Explores the complexity of identity through the intersection notions of gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality, and class. * Reaffirms the central role of public identities and their impact on social life. |
| Illustrations: |
15 illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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