The Anthropology of Art by Howard Morphy

The Anthropology of Art by Howard Morphy

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.

“The Anthropology of Art is a superb compilation that enables both scholar and student to have in one volume the major studies and debates in this disciplineIn the insightful introduction, the editors survey the history of the field and tackle the vexing problem of defining art in cross-cultural perspective.”
Ivan Karp, Emory University

“An excellent, near-perfect book that demonstrates the centrality of the anthropology of art in both anthropology and art history debates. The essential reader for anyone who wants a broad, stimulating introduction to the field.”
Jeremy MacClancy, Oxford Brookes University“Addresses significant debates … .Seems[s] to provide an understanding of the often subtle but underlying discourse on contemporary African art.” H-Net Reviews

"A unique and timely manual that serves to connect the student with the creative impulse of man."
The Electric Review

Howard Morphy is Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Research at the Australian National University and Honorary Curator of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.

Morgan Perkins is Associate Professor of Anthropology and of Art, Director of the Weaver Museum of Anthropology, and Director of the Museum Studies Program, at SUNY, Potsdam

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ISBN 13	9781405105620
ISBN 10	1405105623
Title	The Anthropology of Art
Author	Howard Morphy
Series	Wiley Blackwell Anthologies In Social And Cultural Anthropology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2005-12-22
Number of pages	576
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