Theory for Art History provides a concise and clear introduction to key contemporary theorists, including their
lives, major works, and ideas. Written both for the student in need of a quick introduction or for the scholar
brushing up on details, this new volume in the theory4 series provides key information on the major theoretical
thinkers of the past century. From Marx to Foucault, from Badiou and Agamben -- through their particular relevance
to art history.
Theory for Art History is designed for easy use by both students and more advanced scholars in both art and visual
studies.
Table of Contents
I. PREDECESSORS
1. Sigmund FREUD
2. Karl MARX
3. Friedrich NIETZSCHE
4. Ferdinand de SAUSSURE
II. THEORY FOR ART HISTORY
5. Theodor Wiesengrund ADORNO
6. Giorgio AGAMBEN
7. Louis ALTHUSSER
8. Alain BADIOU
9. Roland BARTHES
10. Georges BATAILLE
11. Jean BAUDRILLARD
12. Walter BENJAMIN
13. Pierre BOURDIEU
14. Judith BUTLER
15. Gilles DELEUZE and Félix GUATTARI
16. Jacques DERRIDA
17. Michel FOUCAULT
18. Martin HEIDEGGER
19. Luce IRIGARAY
20. Julia KRISTEVA
21. Jacques LACAN
22. Emmanuel LEVINAS
23. Jean-François LYOTARD
24. Maurice MERLEAU-PONTY
25. Edward W. SAID
26. Gayatri Chakravorty SPIVAK
III. AFTERWORD: A Relation of Immanence: The Afterlife of Art History and Critical Theory
