Ecological Eye: Assembling an Ecocritical Art History

This book synthesises a variety of approaches to the visual, drawn from politics, theory, feminism and activism, in order to provide the blueprint for an ecocritical art history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2018
Publisher: Manchester University Press

In the realm of popular perception, art history continues to be firmly entrenched in outdated notions of tradition, material value, and exclusivity. However, there is a pressing need to awaken, define, and orient an ecological sensibility within the history of art. This book, drawing upon the latest developments in the field, presents a comprehensive blueprint for an "ecocritical art history" that is equipped to confront the formidable challenges posed by the Anthropocene, climate change, and global warming. While acknowledging its own rich tapestry, the book ventures beyond, exploring politics, posthumanism, new materialism, feminism, queer theory, and critical animal studies, thereby revitalizing the future practices of art history. By embracing an ecological perspective, art history can shed its traditional boundaries and become a powerful catalyst for change, fostering a deeper understanding of our relationship with the natural world and inspiring a more sustainable and inclusive artistic practice.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526121561