Introducing Philosophy of Art In Eight Case Studies

Name: Introducing Philosophy of Art In Eight Case Studies
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ISBN: 9781844655373

ISBN-10: 1844655377

ISBN-13: 9781844655373

Edition: 2013

Authors: Derek Matravers

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Derek Matravers introduces students to the philosophy of art through a close examination of eight famous works of twentieth-century art. Each work has been selected in order to best illustrate and illuminate a particular problem in aesthetics. Each artwork forms the basis of a single chapter and readers are introduced to such issues as artistic value, intention, interpretation, and expression through a careful analysis of the artwork. Questions considered include what does art mean in contemporary art practice? Is the artistic value of a painting the same as how much you like it? If a painting isn't of anything, then how do we understand it? Can art be immoral? By grounding abstract and…

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 11/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English