Philosophy of Art A Contemporary Introduction

Name: Philosophy of Art A Contemporary Introduction
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ISBN: 9780415159647

ISBN-10: 0415159644

ISBN-13: 9780415159647

Edition: 1999

Authors: Nï¿½el Carroll, Noï¿½l Carroll

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Philosophy of Art is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics.It introduces the techniques of analytic philosophy as well as key topics such as the representational theory of art, formalism, neo-formalism, aesthetic theories of art, neo-Wittgensteinism, the Institutional Theory of Art. as well as historical approaches to the nature of art.Throughout, abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art including frequent reference to the avant-garde in this way enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art.Unique features of the textbook are:* chapter…

Book details

List price: $45.95
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/20/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.42" wide x 9.21" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English



Introduction



Art and representation



Art as representation



What is representation?



Art and expression



Art as expression



Theories of expression



Art and form



Art as form



What is artistic form?



Art and aesthetic experience



Aesthetic theories of art



The aesthetic dimension



Art, definition and identification



Against definition



Two contemporary definitions of art



Identifying art