ISBN:
9783631632987
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (298 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2013 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Assigning Cultural Values
DDC:
306
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Assigning Cultural Values is a collection of thirteen essays focusing on the analysis of cultural value in light of aestheticization or aesthetic practices. Reflecting the fruits of the Research Council of Norway's comprehensive programme for cultural research (KULVER), this anthology studies cultural phenomena not as static dimensions, but rather as factors involved in negotiations and exchanges. By examining the processes in which aestheticization is prominent, the contributors show how the experience-based, relational, and perceptual aspects of assigning cultural values come into focus. Eac
Description / Table of Contents:
pt. 1. The aesthetic and cultural values of sciencept. 2. Challenging the aestheticization of sexuality and the value of gender roles -- pt. 3. Constructing aesthetic value -- pt. 4. The aesthetics of places -- pt. 5. Cultural value in the museum.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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