Asia through Art and Anthropology

Cultural Translation Across Borders

Fuyubi Nakamura editor Morgan Perkins editor Olivier Krischer editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:10th Oct '13

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Asia through Art and Anthropology cover

With a wide variety of case studies from an excellent range of international scholars, Asia Through Art and Anthropology provides a broad overview of Asian art from an anthropological perspective.

* AWARDED BEST ANTHOLOGY BY THE ART ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ** AWARDED BEST ANTHOLOGY BY THE ART ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND *How has Asia been imagined, represented and transferred both literally and visually across linguistic, geopolitical and cultural boundaries? This book explores the shifting roles of those who produce, critique and translate creative forms and practices, for which distinctions of geography, ethnicity, tradition and modernity have become fluid. Drawing on accounts of modern and contemporary art, film, literature, fashion and performance, it challenges established assumptions of the cultural products of Asia.Special attention is given to the role of cultural translators or 'long-distance cultural specialists' whose works bridge or traverse different worlds, with the inclusion of essays by three important artists who share personal accounts of their experiences creating and showing artworks that negotiate diverse cultural contexts.With contributions from key scholars of Asian art and culture, including art historian John Clark and anthropologist Clare Harris, alongside fresh voices in the field, Asia Through Art and Anthropology will be essential reading for students and scholars of anthropology, art history, Asian studies, visual and cultural studies.--The publication of the color plates of works by Phaptawan Suwannakudt and Savanhdary Vongpoothorn is funded by the Australian Government.

"Asia through Art and Anthropology is an ambitious project ... [and] a rich presentation of intercultural experiences across Asia ... The chapters are carefully chosen and thoughtfully arranged ... This is an important source not only for art historians, but also for anyone interested in the reality and diversity of Asian cultures today. - Asian Ethnology

An original and wide-ranging collection that unravels the complexities of the category of translation in Asian art and aesthetics. The varied contributions by art historians, anthropologists, and artists explore multiple Asian perspectives on the translation and interpretation of art both in theory and practice. This engaging and attractive book will be of enormous value to scholars and students of Asian art and aesthetics, cultural translation, and of globalization, art and aesthetics. - James McHugh, Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

Asia through Art and Anthropology highlights the lives of Asian visual artists through their life experiences and oeuvres, carving out a role for them as the negotiators of meaning in hybrid cultural situations. The book deepens our understanding of cultural expressions which are local yet transcultural, individualized yet cross borders. - Arne Røkkum, Professor, Univesity of Oslo, Norway"

ISBN: 9780857854490

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 394g

256 pages