Embodied Lives:
Figuring Ancient Maya and Egyptian Experience
1st Edition
Published on 25. February 2014
208 pages
978-1-317-72455-1 (ISBN)
Description
Examining a wide range of archaeological data, and using it to explore issues such as the sexual body, mind/body dualism, body modification, and magical practices, Lynn Meskell and Rosemary Joyce offer a new approach to the Ancient Egyptian and Mayan understanding of embodiment.
Drawing on insights from feminist theory, art history, phenomenology, anthropology and psychoanalysis, the book takes bodily materiality as a crucial starting point to the understanding and formation of self in any society, and sheds new light on Ancient Egyptian and Maya cultures.
The book shows how a comparative project can open up new lines of inquiry by raising questions about accepted assumptions as the authors draw attention to the long-term histories and specificities of embodiment, and make the case for the importance of ancient materials for contemporary theorization of the body.
For students new to the subject, and scholars already familiar with it, this will offer fresh and exciting insights into these ancient cultures.
Drawing on insights from feminist theory, art history, phenomenology, anthropology and psychoanalysis, the book takes bodily materiality as a crucial starting point to the understanding and formation of self in any society, and sheds new light on Ancient Egyptian and Maya cultures.
The book shows how a comparative project can open up new lines of inquiry by raising questions about accepted assumptions as the authors draw attention to the long-term histories and specificities of embodiment, and make the case for the importance of ancient materials for contemporary theorization of the body.
For students new to the subject, and scholars already familiar with it, this will offer fresh and exciting insights into these ancient cultures.
Reviews / Votes
'Meskell and Joyce have created a study which truly crosses cultures, millenia and disciplines ... Their study truly gives the reader a feel for ancient personhood in these societies, and constantly causes one to question foundational assumptions. In this respect [they] have masterfully accomplished their aims.' - www.PalArch.nlMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
6,62 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-72455-1 (9781317724551)
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08/2003
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08/2003
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Persons
Joyce, Rosemary A.; Meskell, Lynn M.
Content
1. Introduction 2. Terminologies 3. Materialities 4. Anti-Cartesianism 5. Hybrids 6. Phallic Culture 7. Subject to Object 8. Shadows
