Sensible Objects: Colonialism, Museums and Material Culture (Wenner-Gren International Symposium Series)

Discover a groundbreaking volume that will challenge your perception of material culture and its meanings. Sensible Objects: Colonialism, Museums and Material Culture is a thought-provoking book that explores the social practices that give objects their significance. By shifting the focus away from vision alone, this volume introduces the importance of smell, taste, touch, and sound in shaping our understanding of objects.

As anthropologists explore cultures through the senses, it becomes evident that different societies perceive the world uniquely. By applying this idea to material culture, Sensible Objects presents a fresh perspective on colonial and postcolonial relationships. It questions the traditionally dominant role of vision and advocates for a holistic approach where all senses are given equal consideration.

Unveil the intricate connections between the senses and material culture, paving the way for a richer understanding of historical and contemporary contexts. The contributors to this symposium series challenge the Western five-sense model, encouraging readers to embrace a more comprehensive framework to analyze objects. By delving into the significance of smell, taste, touch, and sound, along with sight, Sensible Objects offers a transformative lens through which to explore the meanings embedded in objects.

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