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Focusing on the complexities of art's geographical context, this book explores how political borders and cultural exchanges shape artistic identity. Through a series of essays, it examines the early modern period in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, addressing issues like transculturation, mestizaje, and artistic diffusion. The author presents a historical overview alongside case studies, challenging conventional narratives in art history and establishing a foundational understanding of the geography of art as a critical subject.
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Toward a Geography of Art, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann
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- Released
- 2004
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Toward a Geography of Art
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 504
- ISBN13
- 9780226133126
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Maps & Travel, Geography & Topography, Art, Art History & Criticism, History of Art
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
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- Focusing on the complexities of art's geographical context, this book explores how political borders and cultural exchanges shape artistic identity. Through a series of essays, it examines the early modern period in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, addressing issues like transculturation, mestizaje, and artistic diffusion. The author presents a historical overview alongside case studies, challenging conventional narratives in art history and establishing a foundational understanding of the geography of art as a critical subject.