Routledge World Art: An Introduction to the Art in Artefacts

Explore the complex relationship between art and culture with World Art: An Introduction to the Art in Artefacts by Routledge. This text examines how the concept of art, which originated in Western traditions, functions when applied to a global context. By looking at how these categories were constructed, the book helps readers reconstruct an understanding of art as a universal human value. This book investigates the pervasive influence of Western art values on both non-Western cultures and Western attitudes toward them. It provides a way to look past traditional definitions to understand the wider world. Whether you are a student or an enthusiast, this text offers a new perspective on how theories of art developed and how they impact our view of global objects and traditions today.