An Anthropology of Images: Picture, Medium, Body

by Hans Belting

Book Overview

A compelling theory that places the origin of human picture making in the body

In this groundbreaking book, renowned art historian Hans Belting proposes a new anthropological theory for interpreting human picture making. Rather than focus exclusively on pictures as they are embodied in various media such as painting, sculpture, or photography, he links pictures to our mental images and therefore our bodies. The body is understood...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691160961
• ISBN13: 9780691160962
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"