Artists and critics regularly enlist theory in the creation and assessment of artworks, but few have scrutinized the art theories themselves. Here, Daniel examines and critiques the norms, assumptions, historical conditions, and institutions that have framed the development and uses of art theory.
Spurred by the theoretical claims of Arthur Danto, a leader in the philosophy of the avant-garde, Herwitz reexamines the art and theory of major figures in the avant-garde movement including John Cage, Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard, and Andy Warhol.
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A meditation on the lessons to be learned from South Africa's transformation in the wake of apartheid. Justice, truth, and identity; race, society, and law--all come into dramatic play as South Africa makes the tumultuous transition to a post-apartheid democracy. Seeking the timeless through the timely and trying to find the deeper meaning in the sweep of events, Daniel Herwitz brings the vast resources of the philosophical essay to bear on the new realities of post-apartheid South Africa--from racial identity to truth commissions, from architecture to film and television. A public...

This history of the Eastern Church covers the period from A.D. 451 to the 1920s. It describes the sees of Rome, Constantinople, Antioch, Alexandria, and Jerusalem and explores the faith, government, and politics that surrounded the church, its leaders, and its followers.

Covering the period between 180 B.C. and 80 B.C., this volume deals with the Maccabean uprising and the subsequent struggle for religious and political freedom. It also examines the coming of the Romans and the reign of Herod.

Biegman presents a vivid picture of popular Islamic mysticism as practiced in Macedonia today, providing a rare view of traditional Sufism in contemporary Europe. During a stay of more than two years in Skopje, Biegman became close to the Sufi community there, and was allowed to take the photographs included in this book.

Belief in the symbolic properties of numbers, particularly the number five, is deep-rooted in Chinese culture. In this book, which combines travel, history, myth, and mysticism, Geil uses the symbolism of the number five to unravel the early history of one of China's most famous sites -- Tai Shan, the sacred mountain of China.

This volume focuses on the life of the Buddha and the early history of his order and includes the first translation of many Tibetan Buddhists works.

First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Rappoport draws together the popular beliefs, practices, superstitions, and traditional wisdom relating to all aspects of Jewish life.

Freemasons claim that their rituals are derived from those practiced by the ancient sects of the Middle East. Bernard Springett here describes and analyses the symbolism, ceremonies and religion of these secret sects to see if, and to what extent, Masonic tradition and ritual preserve ancient wisdom.