THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF ART by Howard Morphy (Editor), Morgan Perkins (Editor) ( 9781405105613 )

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THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF ART
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Howard Morphy (Editor), Morgan Perkins (Editor)

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1405105615

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9781405105613

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JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

22 December, 2005

Series:

Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology

Pages:

576

Description:

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.

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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 title advances a cross-cultural concept of art that moves beyond traditional distinctions between Western and non-Western art. It provides the basis for the appreciation of art of different cultures and times. It enhances readers' appreciation of the aesthetics of art and of the important role it plays in human society.

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239 illustrations

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Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

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