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Philosophy of the Arts: An Introduction to Aesthetics
Contributor(s): Graham, Gordon (Author)
ISBN: 0415349796     ISBN-13: 9780415349796
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $56.04  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2005
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Annotation: Now in its third edition, (1st edn 1997, 2nd edn 2000) "Philosophy of the Arts" is distinctive edn. aesthetics textbook because it is structured largely by art-form, with a chapter each on music, poetry, architecture, painting and film - most other books in this area study the subject by theory (art as imitation/expression/significant form/etc.) or by concept (evaluation, interpretation, representation, etc.).
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Aesthetics
Dewey: 111.85
LCCN: 2005002568
Lexile Measure: 1330
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.17" W x 9.24" (0.97 lbs) 288 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Philosophy of the Arts presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of art for the first time. The third edition is greatly enhanced by new sections on art and beauty, modern art, Aristotle and katharsis, and Hegel. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with fresh material and extended discussions. As with previous editions, the book:

  • is jargon-free and will appeal to students of music, art history and literature as well as philosophy
  • looks at a wide range of the arts from film, painting and architecture to fiction, music and poetry
  • discusses a range of philosophical theories of thinkers such as Hume, Kant, Gaender, Collingwood, Derrida, Hegel and Croce
  • contains regular summaries and suggestions for further reading.