Clarke, Alison J.
Design Anthropology: Object - Cultures in Transition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350274334
- author:
- Clarke, Alison J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Visual Arts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Design,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Design Anthropology: Object Cultures in Transition explores the intersection of design and anthropology, examining how designers engage with cultural contexts and create objects that reflect and shape society.
This collection of essays brings together diverse perspectives from leading scholars in the field, including Alison J. Clarke, Keith Murphy, and Diana Young, to discuss topics such as the role of observation in design, the politics of style, and the anthropology of designers themselves.
Through case studies and ethnographic research, the contributors shed light on the complex relationships between people, objects, and culture, revealing new insights into the ways in which design reflects and influences our world.