Visual Studies by James Elkins

Visual Studies by James Elkins

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Acclaimed author, James Elkins, presents a road map of the field of visual studies, describing its major concerns and its principal theoretical sources. He takes the reader down a side road where visual studies becomes a more interesting place.

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Visual Studies by James Elkins

In his latest book, James Elkins offers a road map through the field of visual studies, describing its major concerns and its principal theoretical sources. Then, with the skill and insight that have marked his successful books on art and visuality, Elkins takes the reader down a side road where visual studies can become a more interesting place. Why look only at the same handful of theorists? Why exclude from one's field of vision non-Western art or the wealth of scientific images?

'Visual Studies is surely required reading for all engaged in the teaching, learning and researching of visual culture; not only is it instructive (and constructively disruptive) on many issues, but it is also thoroughly energizing' - Journal of Visual Culture

James Elkins is Professor of Art History at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His books Stories of Art,How to Use Your Eyes, Pictures and Tears, and WhatPainting Is are all published by Routledge. He lives in Chicago, IL.

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ISBN 13 9780415966818
ISBN 10 0415966817
Title Visual Studies
Author James Elkins
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2003-08-08
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.