Anthropology of art
Anthropology of Art is the study of the arts within their socio-cultural contexts.
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History
Franz Boas (1858-1942), one of the pioneers of modern anthropology, conducted many field studies of the arts, helping create a foundation to the field.
Bibliography
- Hatcher, Evelyn Payne. Art As Culture: An Introduction to the Anthropology of Art ISBN 0-89789-628-9
- Coote, Jeremy and Anthony Shelton. Anthropology Art and Aesthetics ISBN 0-19-827945-0
External links
- http://ssl.brookes.ac.uk/anthro-art/index.html - Academic site
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