Carnal Knowledge

Towards a 'New Materialism' Through The Arts

By: Barbara Bolt (Editor), Estelle Barrett (Editor)

Write A Review

Paperback | 30 November 2012 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
288 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
23.5 x 15.88 x 2.54

Paperback

RRP $49.99

$48.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $12.19 with

or

Ships in 25 to 30 business days

Carnal Knowledge is an outcome of the renewed energy and interest in moving beyond the discursive construction of reality to understand the relationship between what is conceived of as reality and materiality, described as the 'material turn'. It draws together established and emerging writers, whose research spans dance, music, film, fashion, design, photography, literature, painting and stereo-immersive VR, to demonstrate how art allows us to map the complex relations between nature and culture, between the body, language and knowledge. These writings are unique in the field because they represent the authors' commitment to a new materialism through the creative arts. The questions they address include: Does the material turn in the creative arts take a different turn from continental epistemology, philosophy and the humanities? How does the agency of matter, the material nature of artistic practice and the notion of 'truth to materials' affect what we understand as the 'new materialism'? In engaging with these questions the book offers perspectives on the emergence of this exciting fresh field of new materialism.

Industry Reviews

Carnal Knowledge is a new materialist collection, not only because it brings together new materialist work, but also because it consistently and constantly reflects on what is new about new materialisms (it does not apply conceptual tools such as affect, but traverses bodies of thought). Iris van der Tuin, Women's Studies International Forum

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.