The Anthropology Of Art: A Reader

The Anthropology of Art: A Reader

This anthology provides a single-volume overview of the essentialtheoretical debates in the anthropology of art. Drawing togethersignificant work in the field from the second half of the twentiethcentury, it enables readers to appreciate the art of differentcultures at different times. Advances a cross-cultural concept of art that moves beyondtraditional distinctions between Western and non-Western art.Provides the basis for the appreciation of art of differentcultures and times.Enhances readers’ appreciation of the aesthetics of artand of the important role it plays in human society.