Calliope's Sisters: A Comparative Study of Philosophies of ArtThis book looks at the visual and performing arts of the world's societies, examining such issues as the origin of art, the ultimate nature of art, and the theoretical basis of art's role in human affairs. Anderson focuses on ten diverse societies, noting the similarities and differences found in these and other traditional aesthetic systems. |
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The Cultural Anthropological Approach | 3 |
The Kung San | 12 |
Do the San Have Art? | 21 |
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