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Making sense of world art: an archaeological perspective

Skeates, Robin

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Abstract

This article explores the methods through which the anthropology of the senses or sensual culture studies might be extended to world art studies. Reflexivity, inventory, experimentation, thick description and creative writing are all recommended. The potential contribution of these methods is illustrated with reference to recent archaelogical research on the sensual cultures of prehistoric Malta.

Citation

Skeates, R. (2011). Making sense of world art: an archaeological perspective. World Art, 1(1), 143-149. https://doi.org/10.1080/21500894.2011.534595

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Mar 1, 2011
Deposit Date Feb 28, 2011
Journal World Art
Print ISSN 2150-0894
Electronic ISSN 2150-0908
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 1
Issue 1
Pages 143-149
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/21500894.2011.534595
Keywords Anthropology of the senses, Sensual culture, World art, Archaeology, Prehistoric Malta.