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Whitney Davis
Whitney Davis is the author of the influential Encyclopedia of Aesthetics. His work primarily explores the philosophy and history of art. Readers interested in critical theory and visual culture will find his contributions essential.
Replications
Synopsis
This collection of twelve interdisciplinary essays examines Whitney Davis's concept of "replication" across archaeology, art history, and psychoanalysis. Davis proposes that while archaeology addresses the material aspects of replication, psychoanalysis focuses on its mental dimensions. Art history bridges these fields by considering both the material properties and cultural meanings of artifacts and images. The book explores the shared interests of these disciplines, such as the style of image-making, nonintentional elements in production, and the transmission of replications within communities.