The Sociology of Art
Ways of Seeing
David Inglis author John Hughson author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:18th Oct '05
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
'Inglis and Hughson are to be congratulated for producing such an exciting, innovative and rigorous collection of original papers on the sociology of art, which is long overdue in this area of study.' - Professor Helen Thomas, Research Director at London College of Fashion, UK
What can Sociology add to our understanding of art? This volume brings together a range of respected scholars in the field who demonstrate the many ways in which sociology can add to our understanding of artistic issues.What can Sociology add to our understanding of art? This volume brings together a range of respected scholars in the field who demonstrate the many ways in which sociology can add to our understanding of artistic issues. Covering all the major schools of thought, and dealing with many different art forms, the book offers the reader a comprehensive and accessible guide to an often complex area. It will be an invaluable resource for students seeking to understand sociology's contributions to the study of artistic and aesthetic issues.
'Inglis and Hughson are to be congratulated for producing such an exciting, innovative and rigorous collection of original papers on the sociology of art, which is long overdue in this area of study.' - Professor Helen Thomas, Research Director at London College of Fashion, UK
ISBN: 9780333962671
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 367g
240 pages