Morphy, Howard / Perkins, Morgan (eds.) The Anthropology of Art A Reader Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology
1. Edition December 2005 115.- Euro 2005. 580 Pages, Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4051-0561-3 - John Wiley & Sons
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Reviews "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 discipline. In 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