Figurations of Peripheries Through Arts and Visual Studies: Peripheries in Parallax

This edited volume explores peripheries and peripherality through a multidisciplinary approach, challenging spatial, conceptual, and theoretical hierarchies and biased assumptions. It brings together international specialists to discuss the socio-political, aesthetic, artistic, ethical, and legal implications of a peripheral approach, illuminating the hidden margins of society from equal, ethical, and empathic perspectives. The book is designed to assist established researchers, academics, and students in incorporating novel research and critical approaches into their work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume is a groundbreaking exploration of peripheries and peripherality, offering a multidisciplinary cross-exposure through a collection of chapters and visual essays by researchers and artists. The book challenges the spatial, conceptual, and theoretical hierarchies and biased assumptions of 'peripheries' by presenting a diverse range of approaches from various disciplines. Chapters in the book offer a rich collection of viewpoints, analyses, and provocations on 'peripherality,' bringing together international specialists to discuss the socio-political, aesthetic, artistic, ethical, and legal implications of a peripheral approach. The primary objective is to shed light on the existing, hidden, often incommensurable, and controversial margins in society, approached from equal, ethical, and empathic perspectives.

The book is meticulously designed to serve as a valuable resource for established researchers, academics, and students across disciplines who seek to incorporate novel, arts- and practice-based research and critical approaches into their research projects, artwork, and academic writing. By consolidating knowledge in the fields of peripheries, visual studies, and artistic research, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of these subjects as they exist while also opening up expansive and innovative research insights and practices.

This book is of paramount importance for scholars of arts and humanities, visual culture, art history, design, philosophy, and cultural studies. It offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies that will enrich their understanding of the world and inspire new avenues for research and creativity.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032390642