This book, first published in 1975, is an examination of the theoretical foundation of the sociology of art and literature and an in-depth study in the sociolog
What can Sociology add to our understanding of art? This volume brings together a range of respected scholars in the field who demonstrate the many ways in whic
Hermeneutics is the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, a behaviour that is intrinsic to our daily lives. As humans, we decipher the meaning of
This elegantly written book explores the tension between the theory and practice of art, taking issue with the approaches of the New Art History and its deconst