The theory and practice of imitation has long been central to the construction of art and yet imitation is still frequently confused with copying. Theorizing Imitation in the Visual Arts challenges this prejudice by revealing the ubiquity of the practice across cultures and geographical borders.

• This fascinating collection of original essays has been compiled by a group of leading scholars
• Challenges the prejudice of imitation in art by bringing to bear a perspective that reveals the ubiquity of the practice of imitation across cultural and geographical...

In 12 essays by a distinguished group of art historians, Art and Technology in Early Modern Europe explores the relationship between artistic and technological advances from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution.

• Provides a broad definition of technology for this period and addresses the influence of technological shifts on the history of early modern art
• Covers c.1420-1820, the time period between the advent of the printed image and that of the photographically produced image
• Discusses a wide range of early modern artists' tools, instruments,...

Material Imagination examines the interrelated concepts of matter, materialism, and materiality in postwar European art, from 1946-1972.

• Provides a unique perspective on European art by prioritizing material dimensions over concept or context, while also paying attention to theoretical and historical concerns
• Explores artists' methods and materials in order to better understand the social and cultural environments in which their works of art were made
• Demonstrates how materials can be harnessed to affect the critical interpretation of...