Social History of Art: Volume 3
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Author Description
First Published In 1951 Arnold Hausers Commanding Work Presents An Account Of The Development And Meaning Of Art From Its Origins In The Stone Age Through To The Film Age. Exploring The Interaction Between Art And Society, Hauser Effectively Details Social And Historical Movements And Sketches The Frameworks In Which Visual Art Is Produced. This New Edition Provides An Excellent Introduction To The Work Of Arnold Hauser. In His General Introduction To The Social History Of Art, Jonathan Harris Asseses The Importance Of The Work For Contemporary Art History And Visual Culture. In Addition, An Introduction To Each Volume Provides A Synopsis Of Hausers Narrative And Serves As A Critical Guide To The Text, Identifying Major Themes, Trends And Arguments.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex relationship between artistic production and the socio-economic structures of the modern era. Arnold Hauser, a prominent art historian, utilizes a Marxist-influenced framework to analyze how historical, political, and social shifts dictate the evolution of visual art. By examining the transition from traditional art forms to the emergence of cinema, the text argues that art cannot be understood in isolation from the material conditions of its time.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the Rococo, Neoclassical, and Romantic periods
- Examination of the rise of the bourgeoisie and its impact on artistic patronage
- Discussion of the transition from individual craftsmanship to industrial mass production
- Critical evaluation of the emergence of film as a dominant 20th-century medium
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars frequently cite this work as a foundational, albeit dense, text for understanding the sociological approach to art history. While some critics debate the rigidity of its historical materialism, it remains a standard reference for students of visual culture and social history.
Page Count:
291
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203981243
ISBN-13:
9780203981245
Non-Fiction
Social History
Art History
Sociology
Visual Culture
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