What is conceptual art? Is it really a kind of art in its own
right? Is it clever - or too clever? Of all the different art forms
it is perhaps conceptual art which at once fascinates and
infuriates the most. In this much-needed book Peter Goldie and
Elisabeth Schellekens demystify conceptual art using the sharp
tools of philosophy. They explain how conceptual art is driven by
ideas rather than the manipulation of paint and physical materials;
how it challenges the very basis of what we can know about art, as
well as our received ideas of beauty; and why conceptual art
requires us to rethink concepts fundamental to art and aesthetics,
such as artistic interpretation and appreciation. Including helpful
illustrations of the work of celebrated conceptual artists from
Marcel Duchamp, Joseph Kosuth and Piero Manzoni to Dan Perjovschi
and Martin Creed, Who's Afraid of Conceptual Art? is a superb
starting point for anyone intrigued but perplexed by conceptual art
- and by art in general. It will be particularly helpful to
students of philosophy, art and visual studies seeking an
introduction not only to conceptual art but fundamental topics in
art and aesthetics.
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