Collecting in contemporary practice

Author

Pearce, Susan M.

Document type

Livre

Language

English

Source

diagrams, bibliogr., index ; ix, 213 p. ; 1998

ISBN

0-7619-5080-X

Publisher

Altamira, Walnut Creek, CA (usa)

Publication country

United States

Abstract (en)

Presents an analysis of collecting as a major social and individual phenomenon in contemporary society. Highlights the significance of collecting in relation to the cultural process, popular culture, contemporary attitudes to material culture, and the idea of collecting as a postmodern activity.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present
• Collectors
• 1900-2000
• Society
• Material culture
• Collections
• Culture

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent
• Collectionneurs
• 1900-2000
• Société
• Culture matérielle
• Collections
• Culture

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19990401-00205738

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