Theory for Art History: Adapted from Theory for Religious Studies, by William E. Deal and Timothy K. Beal

by Emerling; Jae

• ISBN13: 9780415973649
• ISBN10: 0415973643
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2005-08-09
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Theory for Art Historyprovides a concise and clear introduction to key contemporary theorists, including their lives, major works, and ideas. Written both for the student in need of a quick introduction or for the scholar brushing up on details, this new volume in thetheory4series provides key information on the major theoretical thinkers of the past century. From Marx to Foucault, from Badiou and Agamben -- through their particular relevance to art history. Theory for Art Historyis designed for easy use by both students and more advanced scholars in both art and visual studies.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	ix
INTRODUCTION	xi
PREDECESSORS	1	(38)
1. Sigmund FREUD	3	(12)
2. Karl MARX	15	(10)
3. Friedrich NIETZSCHE	25	(8)
4. Ferdinand de SAUSSURE	33	(6)
THEORY FOR ART HISTORY	39	(196)
5. Theodor W. ADORNO	41	(8)
6. Giorgio AGAMBEN	49	(8)
7. Louis ALTHUSSER	57	(8)
8. Alain BADIOU	65	(4)
9. Roland BARTHES	69	(10)
10. Georges BATAILLE	79	(8)
11. Jean BAUDRILLARD	87	(8)
12. Walter BENJAMIN	95	(10)
13. Pierre BOURDIEU	105	(10)
14. Judith BUTLER	115	(6)
15. Gilles DELEUZE and Félix GUATTARI	121	(10)
16. Jacques DERRIDA	131	(14)
17. Michel FOUCAULT	145	(12)
18. Martin HEIDEGGER	157	(12)
19. Luce IRIGARAY	169	(8)
20. Julia KRISTEVA	177	(8)
21. Jacques LACAN	185	(10)
22. Emmanuel LEVINAS	195	(8)
23. Jean-François LYOTARD	203	(10)
24. Maurice MERLEAU-PONTY	213	(6)
25. Edward W. SAID	219	(8)
26. Gayatri Chakravorty SPIVAK	227	(8)
AFTERWORD	235
27. A Relation of Immanence: The Afterlife of Art History and Critical Theory	237