Daston, Lorraine
Things that Talk: Object Lessons from Art and Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9781890951443
- author:
- Daston, Lorraine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Zone Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Things That Talk: Object Lessons from Art and Science explores how objects acquire significance without losing their material essence. Nine essays by internationally renowned historians examine nine distinct objects, each revealing itself as a node around which meanings accumulate. These objects are not simply facts or texts, but rather complex entities shaped by both matter and meaning. The authors argue that the fusion of these two elements gives things cultural significance, while their disconnection leads to speechlessness. By examining the historical moments when certain objects became associated with particular thoughts, the book reveals how meanings emerge and evolve. Through its interdisciplinary approach, Things That Talk seeks to bridge the gap between positivist facts and cultural readings, offering a nuanced understanding of how objects become charged with significance.
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