The Invention of Art - A Cultural History (Paperback, New edition)

With "The Invention of Art," Larry Shiner challenges our conventional understandings of art and asks us to reconsider its history entirely, arguing that the category of fine art is a modern invention--that the lines drawn between art and craft resulted from key social transformations in Europe during the long eighteenth century.
"Shiner spent over a decade honing what he calls 'a brief history of the idea of art.' This carefully prepared and--given the extent and complexity of what he's discussing--admirably concise, well-organized book is the result. . . . Shiner's text is scholarly but accessible, and should appeal to readers with even a dabbler's interest in art theory."--"Publishers Weekly"
""The Invention of Art" is enjoyable to read and provides a welcome addition to the history and philosophy of art."--Terrie L. Wilson, "Art Documentation"
"A lucid book . . . it should be a must-read for anyone active in the arts."--Marc Spiegler, "Chicago Tribune Books"

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2003
First published:	April 2003
Authors:	Larry Shiner
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	362
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-75343-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General
LSN:	0-226-75343-3
Barcode:	9780226753430

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