An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art is a clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and value of art, including in its scope literature, painting, sculpture, music, dance, architecture, movies, conceptual art and performance art. This second edition incorporates significant new research on topics including pictorial depiction, musical expression, conceptual art, Hegel, and art and society. Drawing on classical and contemporary philosophy, literary theory and art criticism, Richard Eldridge explores the representational, formal and expressive dimensions of art. He argues that the aesthetic and semantic density of the work, in inviting imaginative exploration, makes works of art cognitively, morally and socially important. This importance is further elaborated in discussions of artistic beauty, originality, imagination and criticism. His accessible study will be invaluable to students of philosophy of art and aesthetics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
Release date:	March 2014
First published:	March 2014
Authors:	Richard Eldridge
Dimensions:	248 x 172 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	322
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-61444-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-107-61444-9
Barcode:	9781107614444

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