Sensory studies (sensory anthropology) is a field of academic inquiry, primarily situated within anthropology and related disciplines, that investigates human sensation and sensory experiences. It examines how senses are culturally constructed, socially organized, embodied, and interpreted across diverse contexts, exploring the role of sensory modalities in shaping perception, knowledge, identity, social relations, and material engagement. The field analyzes the cultural variation in sensory perception, the historical transformation of sensory regimes, and the significance of sensory experiences in ritual, everyday life, and interaction with the environment.