Culture and AuthenticityWiley, 2008 - 176 pages Authenticity is taken-for-granted as an absolute value in contemporary life. In Culture and Authenticity, Charles Lindholm calls upon anthropological case studies from different cultures, historical material, and comparative philosophy, to explore how notions of authenticity develop, what forms it takes, and how it changes over time.
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... aesthetic and of the artist / genius : the museum . In these magnifi- cent buildings paintings are placed behind ornate frames , surrounded by uni- formed guards , and viewed with awe by devoted pilgrims . The high priests of the faith ...
... aesthetic and of the artist / genius : the museum . In these magnifi- cent buildings paintings are placed behind ornate frames , surrounded by uni- formed guards , and viewed with awe by devoted pilgrims . The high priests of the faith ...
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... aesthetic quality of the piece , aboriginals look for aspects that fit them for ceremonial use . With the evolution of more complex and hierarchical social formations , the roles of priest and artisan separated , as craftsmen became ...
... aesthetic quality of the piece , aboriginals look for aspects that fit them for ceremonial use . With the evolution of more complex and hierarchical social formations , the roles of priest and artisan separated , as craftsmen became ...
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... aesthetic inclinations of the indigenous artisans were not taken seriously – it was assumed they needed to be taught to retain what was best of their culture and to resist the corruption and kitsch of mass society . Another reaction to ...
... aesthetic inclinations of the indigenous artisans were not taken seriously – it was assumed they needed to be taught to retain what was best of their culture and to resist the corruption and kitsch of mass society . Another reaction to ...
Contents
Authenticity and Music | 25 |
Seeking Authenticity in Travel and Adventure | 39 |
The Commodification of Authenticity | 52 |
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