materialhistorically
Materialhistorically is a conceptual approach that examines the role of materials in shaping human history and culture. It focuses on how the properties, availability, production, and transformation of materials have influenced technological development, social structures, economic systems, and artistic expression throughout different eras. Rather than viewing history solely through the lens of human agency or grand narratives, this perspective emphasizes the materiality of the world and its reciprocal relationship with human activities.
This approach recognizes that materials are not simply inert substances but possess inherent qualities that enable
Materialhistorically also considers the social and cultural meanings attached to materials. Certain substances may be valued