| Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction Contributor(s): Carroll, Noël (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415159644 ISBN-13: 9780415159647 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1999 Annotation: "Philosophy of Art" is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics. It aims to introduce the techniques of analytic philosophy in addition to a selection of the major topics in this field of inquiry. These include the representational theory of art, formalism, neo-formalism, aesthetic theories of art, neo-Wittgensteinism, the Institutional Theory of Art, as well as historical approaches to the nature of art. Throughout the book, abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art, thereby enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Aesthetics |
| Dewey: 111.85 |
| LCCN: 99-25928 |
| Lexile Measure: 1260 |
| Series: Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.25" W x 9.26" (0.87 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Philosophy of Art is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics. It introduces the techniques of analytic philosophy as well as key topics such as the representational theory of art, formalism, neo-formalism, aesthetic theories of art, neo-Wittgensteinism, the Institutional Theory of Art. as well as historical approaches to the nature of art. Throughout, abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art including frequent reference to the avant-garde in this way enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art. Unique features of the textbook are: * chapter summaries * summaries of major theories of art and suggested analyses of the important categories used when talking and thinking of art * annotated suggested readings at the ends of chapters. Also available in this series: Epistemology Pb: 0-415-13043-3: 12.99 Ethics Pb: 0-415-15625-4: 11.99 Metaphysics Pb: 0-415-14034-X: 12.99 Philosophy of Mind Pb: 0-415-13060-3: 11.99 Philosophy of Religion Pb: 0-415-13214-2: 12.99 |