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Anthropology, art and cultural production /

This book provides an introduction to anthropological perspectives on art. Svasek defines art as a social process, where we study not only the artifacts themselves and the values attributed to them, but also the process of production and the wider context in which this process takes place. Svasek pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Svasek, Maruska (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Ann Arbor, MI : Pluto Press, 2007.
Colección:Anthropology, culture, and society.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book provides an introduction to anthropological perspectives on art. Svasek defines art as a social process, where we study not only the artifacts themselves and the values attributed to them, but also the process of production and the wider context in which this process takes place. Svasek provides a critical overview of various anthropological theories of art. She examines the process of collecting and exhibiting art works and how this relates to art's production, distribution, and consumption in an increasingly global market. The book also explores the significance of art and aesthetics in everyday life, examing the shifting boundaries between art and other categories such as kitsch, souvenirs, propaganda, and pornography. Finally, Svasek argues for an anthropological perspective that gives a proper political context to "art," linking the production and consumption of artifacts to political, religious, and other cultural processes.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (vii, 264 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-256) and index.
ISBN:9781783714742
1783714743
9781783714759
1783714751
Acceso:Legal Deposit;