The actor-network theory of B. Latur and porcelain services of classicism: the relevance of a museological discussion
Journal: The Issues of Museology
Year: 2019

In this article an attempt is made to tell about the actor-network theory of the French sociologist B. Latur in application to the history of the creation and existence of ceremonial services of the second half of the 18 th century. For demonstration of separate provisions of the theory of Latur, the most known porcelain and faience services of the German, French, English and Russian manufactories from the era of early and strict classicism were chosen. The author tells about the transition of m