In The Science of Culture and the Phenomenology of Styles; Renato Barilli examines the history of artistic style in relation to scientific discovery. Applying an innovative analysis; he illustrates the subtle; yet intrinsic; connection between paradigm shifts in the sciences and in the arts. Barilli argues that there are "homologies;" or equivalences; between specific discoveries or inventions and revolutionary advances in artistic techniques. He draws upon the pioneering work of Lucien Goldman; who provides the fundamental definition of "homology;" as well as the theories of Luciano Anceschi and Marshall McLuhan in order to reassess conventional modes of dividing art history into such periods as modern; contemporary; and postmodern. By correlating moments like the invention of the printing press and the internal combustion engine with canonical periods in the evolution of art; Barilli unearths conceptual links across domains and disciplines.An insightful reflection on the historic perspectives of cultural production; The Science of Culture and the Phenomenology of Styles sheds new light on the relationship between visual culture; art; and language.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Must-Have If You Are Interested in The Pen as Fine Art InstrumentBy Herb AndersonThis book is not for everyone. However; if you are attracted to; and want to understand more about; the drawings of such artists as Martin Rico; Joseph Pennell; and P. G. Jeanniot; then you must have this book. The featured drawings are large enough and reproduced with enough resolution to study. Mr. Pennells critiques and observations are straightforward and pull no punches. I will highlight; underscore; and annotate my copy until it is worn out; Im sure.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a good collection for your Kindle for under seven bucksBy M. B. StevensThis is a good collection for your Kindle for under seven bucks. The scans are of acceptable resolution; and there is a lot of material. The writing is a bit stilted; but informative in places.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A valuable review of the topic.By CustomerWell illustrated review of the many ways draughtsmen have reproduced their subjects in fine detail. The most valuable pages of this book are in its last part in which advice is given to the would be pen and ink artist on how to proceed in the creation of a work.