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Exploring the evolution of Western art through the lens of historical thinkers, this provocative essay challenges traditional narratives and critiques the discipline of art history. Emison highlights the limitations of past interpretations while advocating for a renewed understanding of art's significance. Aimed at both outsiders questioning the field's validity and insiders who may have lost sight of broader contexts, the work serves as a bridge between old and new perspectives, encouraging a more holistic view of art's history.
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Shaping of Art History PB, Patricia Emison
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- 2008
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- Title
- Shaping of Art History PB
- Subtitle
- Meditations on a Discipline
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patricia Emison
- Publisher
- Penn State University Press
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9780271033068
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of Western art through the lens of historical thinkers, this provocative essay challenges traditional narratives and critiques the discipline of art history. Emison highlights the limitations of past interpretations while advocating for a renewed understanding of art's significance. Aimed at both outsiders questioning the field's validity and insiders who may have lost sight of broader contexts, the work serves as a bridge between old and new perspectives, encouraging a more holistic view of art's history.