The clever object
By: edited by Matthew C. Hunter and Francesco Lucchini
Series: Art history book series
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell; Wiley-Interscience; Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom; Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9781118710760
Subjects: Object (Aesthetics); Material culture; Social aspects; Psychological aspects; Art; Historiography
Description: The Clever Object presents a multidisciplinary exploration of the ways objects materialise, embody, or negotiate various forms of intelligence, revealing its use as an analytic tool of art-historical interpretation. Presents an original theory ('the clever object') that draws on contributions from a variety of fields, including history of art, anthropology, philosophy of science, and design history. Features interviews with two contemporary artists. Advances a theoretical conversation by combining historical contributions (from medieval/early modern) with contemporary perspectives. Represents the results of a project developed from an intensive research seminar in which all contributors participated and developed their work in evolving dialogue.--http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118710762.html.
Notes: "Originally published as Volume 36, Issue 3 of Art History."

"AAH, Association of Art Historians"--Title page.

Includes bibliographical references and index.