Theory comes from the Greek root theos, meaning "to see."
Here are a few things to consider when looking at different theories/theorists:
- Historical context
- When was this theory popular/conceived?
- Where was this theory popular/conceived?
- What was happening then?
- Who was in power? Who wasn't?
- Cultural context
- What general philosophy/philosophies and attitudes were popular?
- What were the norms of social status? Gender roles? Politics?
- What were the major ethnic identities? Any stereotypes/predjudices to consider?
- Psychology
- How did people interact with their environment?
- How did they interact with things?
- What did they value most?
Supermannerist style, 1960s-1970s [n.d.]