First published in 1959, this book is concerned with the methodology of art history, and so with questions about historical thinking; it enquires what scientific history of art can accomplish, what are its mean and limitations? It contains philosophical reflections on history and begins with chapters on the scope and limitations of a sociology of art, and the concept of ideology in the history of art. The chapter on the concept of "art history without names" occupies the central position in the book - thoroughly discussing the basic philosophical outlook for the whole work. There are also further chapters on psychoanalysis, folk art and popular art. The chapter on the role of convention in the history of art points the way for further study.

A German social historian expounds the theory that all artistic expression is a response to the tension between the artist and the society in which he works

Product Description: Historia social de la literatura y el arte, el libro mas conocido y emblematico de Arnold Hauser, se reedita cuarenta y cinco anos despues de su aparicion. En la introduccion a esta edicion, que respeta la forma en que el libro se publico originalmente, sin acompanamiento de ilustraciones, Valeriano Bozal nos propone fijar la atencion en el magnifico intento de Hauser por comprender el presente a traves de la investigacion historica...read more

Product Description: Historia social de la literatura y el arte, el libro mas conocido y emblematico de Arnold Hauser, se reedita cuarenta y cinco anos despues de su aparicion. En la  introduccion a esta edicion, que respeta la forma en que el libro se publico originalmente, sin acompanamiento de ilustraciones, Valeriano Bozal nos propone fijar la atencion en el magnifico intento de Hauser por comprender el presente a traves de la investigacion historica...read more

Product Description: First published in 1951 Arnold Hausers commanding work presents an account of the development and meaning of art from its origins in the Stone Age through to the Film Age. Exploring the interaction between art and society, Hauser effectively details social and historical movements and sketches the frameworks in which visual art is produced...read more

Product Description: Book by Hauser, Arnold

A four volume study which relates the aesthetic achievements of particular historic periods to the social environments which encouraged and influenced them

A four volume study which relates the aesthetic achievements of particular historic periods to the social environments which encouraged and influenced them

A four volume study which relates the aesthetic achievements of particular historic periods to the social environments which encouraged and influenced them

A four volume study which relates the aesthetic achievements of particular historic periods to the social environments which encouraged and influenced them

Product Description: Book by Hauser, Arnold