As a (relative) latecomer to formalised #arthistory, and as a critical #politicaleconomist, I found his book Art Worlds to be one of the most plausible & convincing analyses of the social milieu in which art is produced.;
the book dovetailed really well with my own political economic position (hence why I liked it) & helped me configure where my interests intersected.
If you've not read it, I really recommend it; great stuff