Bakke, Gretchen
Between Matter and Method
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474289238
- author:
- Bakke, Gretchen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Between Matter and Method: A New Approach to Anthropology and Art This book makes a bold contribution to the growing field of anthropology and art, exploring commonalities in approaches that engage with various forms of creative expression. By questioning traditional disciplinary boundaries, it offers a new model for interdisciplinary encounters between art and anthropology. The essays gathered here span the globe, from Indonesia to the UK, US, Russia, and Spain, showcasing innovative methods and rigorous conceptual frameworks. Anthropologists whose work engages the arts are featured in this collection, providing insight into their approaches to visual artifacts, sound, performance, improvisation, literature, dance, theater, and design. Through its expansive approach, Between Matter and Method provides a fresh perspective on the intersection of art and anthropology, highlighting the potential for creative collaboration and rigorous methodology.