Material Identities examines the way that individuals usematerial objects as tools for projecting aspects of theiridentities.
* * Considers the way identity is fashioned, launched, used, andadmired in the material world.
* Contributors intervene from the disciplines of art history,anthropology, design and material culture.
* Considers contrasting media - painting, print, sculpture,dress, coinage, architecture, furniture, luxury items, and interiordesign.
* Explores the complexity of identity through the intersectionnotions of gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality, and class.
* Reaffirms the central role of public identities and theirimpact on social life.
Joanna Sofaer
Art & Applied Arts Art History & Criticism Kunst u. Angewandte Kunst Kunstgeschichte u. -kritik Museen u. Kulturerbe Museum & Heritage Studies