A thoughtful, engaging, and personal history of art with critical analysis of the assumptions on which art history is based. This concise and original second edition offers an accessible alternative to voluminous standard works.
Content and themes
Stories about cultures – both about themselves and about others – show the multiplicity of stories that art can tell. James Elkins shows that there is no single art history, especially now that attention is paid to gender, diversity, inclusivity, and decolonization. The book encourages readers to develop their own vision of art history in an era of multiple narratives.
Key features
- Discusses decolonization, representation of race and ethnicity, Eurocentrism, and postnationalism.
- Covers art histories from China, Persia, Turkey, and India.
- Contains 27 QR codes that offer short videos with clear explanations of complex concepts.
- Bridges to active learning with writing exercises and discussion topics.
Target audience and applicability
Suitable for students and scholars who want to delve deeper into the cultural function of art history. This Dutch-language teaching tool is ideal for education, study, and self-study.
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