Sociologist Jean-Paul Kaufmann's 'Cœur à l'ouvrage' Theorizes Domestic Dance with Objects
In his book 'Cœur à l'ouvrage', sociologist Jean-Paul Kaufmann theorizes household action as a dance with objects, emphasizing the construction of interior architecture, the pursuit of comfort, and the evolution of the object world. The work analyzes how daily routines and interactions with domestic items shape personal space and social behavior.
Key facts
- Book title: 'Cœur à l'ouvrage'
- Author: Jean-Paul Kaufmann
- Kaufmann is a sociologist
- The book theorizes household action as a dance with objects
- It discusses construction of interior architecture
- It addresses the search for comfort
- It examines the evolution of the object world
- Published in artpress, March 1999
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Paul Kaufmann
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
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