A reviewer of one of Bradley's earliest books commented that he could only find one fault in it - that the author had the trick of making what he wrote seem so easy and natural. It is a talent that he has maintained, making any of his major works, including this, immediately take its place as a leading contribution to the field with which it engages.

Time and Mind

Bradley's book is stimulating and his arguments clearly exposed. This journey through later prehistoric art which Bradley invites fellow travellers to join may produce different, reactions, but it is certainly a voyage worth undertaking.

Madeleine Hummler, Antiquity

Yet another fine book from Bradley... An excellent informative read.

George Nash, British Archaeology

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An attractive book which many of us would want in our libraries

John Collis

Richard Bradley ... begins his intriguing new book by challenging the readiness of prehistoric archaeologists

Alasdair Whittle

Image and Audience certainly functions as an enjoyable and rewarding read for the student of art and its place in archaeology

Archaeological Review from Cambridge

a thought-provoking volume, one of many from the Bradley stable, beautifully written and packed full of examples ... the book is supported by excellent referencing and imagery and will be a refreshing addition to the student and enthusiast's bookshelf.

Antiquaries Journal

There have been many accounts of prehistoric 'art', but nearly all of them begin by assuming that the concept is a useful one. In this extensively illustrated study, Richard Bradley asks why ancient objects were created and when and how they were used. He considers how the first definitions of prehistoric artworks were made, and the ways in which they might be related to practices in the visual arts today. Extended case studies of two immensely popular and much-visited sites illustrate his argument: one considers the megalithic tombs of Western Europe, whilst the other investigates the decorated metalwork and rock carvings of Bronze Age Scandinavia.
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In this extensively illustrated study, Richard Bradley asks why ancient objects were created and when and how they were used. He considers how the first definitions of prehistoric artworks were made, and the ways in which they might be related to practices in the visual arts today.
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I. THE PROBLEM WITH PREHISTORIC ART ; 1. The division of the spoils ; 2. Pattern and purpose ; II. IMAGE AND AUDIENCE IN MEGALITHIC ART ; 3. Notes from underground ; 4. The lives of statues ; 5. In open country ; III. IMAGE AND AUDIENCE IN BRONZE AGE SCANDINAVIA ; 6. Ships on bronzes, ships on stones ; 7. Crossing the water ; 8. The origin of fire ; IV. PREHISTORIC ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY ; 9. Losses in translation
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Explains how studies of ancient art can be integrated into the mainstream of prehistoric archaeology A clearly written review of a complex subject which will be of interest to museum and heritage professionals as well as to academics Extensively illustrated with specially chosen drawings and photographs
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Richard Bradley is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading.
Explains how studies of ancient art can be integrated into the mainstream of prehistoric archaeology A clearly written review of a complex subject which will be of interest to museum and heritage professionals as well as to academics Extensively illustrated with specially chosen drawings and photographs
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199533855
Publisert
2009
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
623 gr
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
280

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Biografisk notat

Richard Bradley is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading.