An introduction to the study of visual culture, this book offers a view
of 'visual culture' that includes not only images, but also other visual
media and forms of expression, from architecture to fashion, design and
the human body. The book is organised around three broad themes,
exploring key ideas and debates that have occurred during the last 20 or
so years: *the meanings of the term 'visual culture' and of the various
practices that form its basis*conceptual approaches to the contemporary
analysis of visual culture*the cultural, social and historical contexts
informing its production, distribution and consumption.Drawing on a wide
range of examples from the last 100 years, the book adopts a
cross-disciplinary perspective; it also explores, however, the limits of
visual culture as an interdisciplinary field of study, engaging in
current debates about the uses and value of the study of visual culture.
It will therefore be of value both for readers new to the subject and
also for those seeking fresh interventions into contemporary discussions
within the field.Features*Accessibly written by a team of experts in
the field*Illustrated throughout*Includes chapters on a wide range of
visual forms, including architecture and urban design, film, crafts,
fashion, design, fine art and the media.
