Introducing Philosophy of Art - In Eight Case Studies (Paperback, New)

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 a basis for 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 theoretical discussion in real examples the book provides an excellent way into the subject for readers new to the philosophical dimension of art appreciation.

General

Imprint:	Acumen Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	Derek Matravers
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84465-537-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
LSN:	1-84465-537-7
Barcode:	9781844655373

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