Visual Studies
A Skeptical Introduction
1st Edition
Published on 14. August 2003
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-415-96680-1 (ISBN)
Description
In his latest book, James Elkins offers a road map through the field of visual studies, describing its major concerns and its principal theoretical sources. Then, with the skill and insight that have marked his successful books on art and visuality, Elkins takes the reader down a side road where visual studies can become a more interesting place. Why look only at the same handful of theorists? Why exclude from one's field of vision non-Western art or the wealth of scientific images?
Reviews / Votes
'Visual Studies is surely required reading for all engaged in the teaching, learning and researching of visual culture; not only is it instructive (and constructively disruptive) on many issues, but it is also thoroughly energizing.' - Journal of Visual CultureMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
40 s/w Abbildungen
40 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
604 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-96680-1 (9780415966801)
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Person
James Elkins is Professor of Art History at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His books Stories of Art,How to Use Your Eyes, Pictures and Tears, and WhatPainting Is are all published by Routledge. He lives in Chicago, IL.
Content
Preface 1. What is Visual Studies? 2. The Subjects of Visual Studies 3. Ten Ways to Make Visual Studies More Difficult 4. What is Visual Literacy? Envoi Notes Sources and Permissions Index