Cothren, Michael creator ; Watt; D'Alleva, Anne. creator Michael Watt Cothren. text London : Laurence King Publishing ,2021 : 3rd ed. monographic eng

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198 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm. "This book is an accessible introduction to the critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad range of approaches, presenting individual arguments, controversies and divergent perspectives. This edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship in contemporary art and has been broken down into smaller sections for greater accessibility. The book begins with a revised discussion of the difference between method and theory. The following chapters apply the varying approaches to works of art, some of them new to this edition. The book ends with a new conclusion that focuses on the way the study of art is informed by theory" Introduction: Thinking about method and theory Style, iconography, and iconology Semiotics Marxist perspectives Feminisms, sexualities, and queer theory Cultural studies and post-colonial theory Psychoanalysis and reception theory Rethinking knowledge and interpretation in postmodern art history Conclusion: Knowing what to do and assessing its value Art History Art Methodology Art criticism Art Philosophy 701.18 COT 9781913947026 : Raghav Books Pvt. Ltd. : A-184, A, Nand Gram, Ghaziabad, UP. 230905 20230905110456.0