Each of the five volumes in the Stone Art Theory Institutes series brings together a range of scholars who are not always directly familiar with one anotherrsquo;s work. The outcome of each of these convergences is an extensive and ldquo;unpredictable conversationrdquo; on knotty and provocative issues about art. This fifth and final volume in the series focuses on the identity; nature; and future of visual studies; discussing critical questions about its history; objects; and methods. The contributors question the canon of literature of visual studies and the place of visual studies with relation to theories of vision; visuality; epistemology; politics; and art history; giving voice to a variety of inter- and transdisciplinary perspectives. Rather than dismissing visual studies; as its provocative title might suggest; this volume aims to engage a critical discussion of the state of visual studies today; how it might move forward; and what it might leave behind to evolve in productive ways.The contributors are Emmanuel Alloa; Nell Andrew; Linda Baacute;ez Rubiacute;; Martin A. Berger; Hans Dam Christensen; Isabelle Decobecq; Bernhard J. Dotzler; Johanna Drucker; James Elkins; Michele Emmer; Yolaine Escande; Gustav Frank; Theodore Gracyk; Asbjoslash;rn Groslash;nstad; Stephan Guuml;nzel; Charles W. Haxthausen; Miguel Aacute;. Hernaacute;ndez-Navarro; Tom Holert; Kıvanccedil; Kılınccedil;; Charlotte Klonk; Tirza True Latimer; Mark Linder; Sunil Manghani; Anna Notaro; Julia Orell; Mark Reinhardt; Vanessa R. Schwartz; Bernd Stiegler; Oslash;yvind Varing;gnes; Sjoukje van der Meulen; Terri Weissman; Lisa Zaher; and Marta Zarzycka.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excelent book on AcousticsBy yoyiHaving read some architectural acoustics books. I can recommend this one as one of the best. It is an excellent resource. In fact. I should not have spent some of my money on some oldie books. which were cheap but not as good.This is an up to date book. and it is worth every penny you spend. If you are a student or someone interested in the topic architectural acoustics. it is a good resource but it has many formulas (sorry if you do not like physics).With it I have been able to specify to an architect who does not know hardly anything about acoustics how to correct his design for a contemporary church. I also recommend "Handbook for Sound Engineers" as a compliment to this book. for people that are trying to get the best of both worlds -- acoustics and audio. These are both good buys. and can help you very much. Remember that to be a good consultant you need to have a good library of books and this one would be an excellent part of your reference library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Auditiv KlassekampGreat book. Easy to understand and grasp.20 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Professional ReviewBy Leo BeranekI have a copy of Longs Architectural Acoustics and have read a number of sections. The book is remarkably complete and Long has correctly embodied current literature. I recommend it for professionals and architects who have some mathematics. Leo Beranek
