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Art and agency : an anthropological theory / Alfred Gell In this book, Alfred Gell formulates a visual art anthropological theory which focuses on the social context of art production, circulation, and reception. Gell shows how art objects embody mediate social agency as he explores the psychology of patterns and perceptions, art and personhood, the…
Monthly Archives: July 2008
book review on Art as Culture
Art as culture : an introduction to the anthropology of art by Evelyn Payne Hatcher The book gives an overview of the cross-cultural study of art from an anthropological perspective by tackling the diversity of human nature. Exploring the ins and outs of ideas about art and its relationship to other things that people do,…
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is known for his bestseller book titled “The Alchemist” in 1988. It is said that it is the most sold book in this time. He is a Brazilian and his passion in writing proves by many books that become bestseller like “Eleven Minutes.” The Alchemist is the first book that I read. It’s…
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie is a book written by Mitch Albom, the same author for “5 People You Meet in Heaven.” I believe this has long been released but it was only a year ago when I got the chance to read it. I have heard about it from friends who just love the book and…
Advantages of Learning Through Audio Books
by: Andrew Corner Books on tapes, audio books, and other audio learning devices are fast gaining popularity in the education field. In using audio book learning systems for the purpose of education, parents, teachers, and educators are relieved that its benefits are numerous. The increasing success of starting and struggling readers is often credited to…