Ancient Art Revisited: Global Perspectives from Archaeology and Art History

Ancient Art Revisited explores ancient art through the latest developments in archaeological theory, bringing together diverse strands within archaeology and art history to foster dialogue and provide broad and inclusive coverage of the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ancient Art Revisited is a groundbreaking work that delves into the rich tapestry of ancient art, offering fresh perspectives and insights by seamlessly weaving together diverse strands from archaeology and art history. Through the lens of recent developments in archaeological theory, the book explores ancient art in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner, fostering dialogue among various subfields. Contributors, drawn from a wide range of domains, including classical archaeology, Aegean prehistory, Near Eastern archaeology, Egyptology, Pre-Columbian South America, and North America, collaborate to examine ancient art from multiscalar perspectives and through the lenses of entanglement theory, network thinking, assemblage theory, and other cutting-edge theoretical frameworks.

This innovative approach provides a comprehensive and inclusive coverage of ancient art, offering a cohesive framework for understanding this fragmented area of study. By considering both the proximal and distributed operations of artworks, Ancient Art Revisited pushes the boundaries of research and sheds light on the complex interplay between artistic creation, cultural context, and historical processes.

This book is a valuable resource for archaeologists, anthropologists, and art historians alike, as it offers the latest thinking on ancient art and provides a deeper understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the past. It will inspire scholars and enthusiasts to explore new avenues of inquiry and deepen their appreciation for the artistic achievements of ancient civilizations.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367643713