
Art and Reality
John Anderson on Literature and Aesthetics
John Anderson(Author)
Sydney University Press
Published on 3. April 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
314 pages
978-1-74332-509-4 (ISBN)
Description
Art and Reality is a collection of general theoretical reflections and particular critical studies, in which John Anderson asserts the essential role of art and aesthetics in intellectual life.
Rejecting the notion that artistic appreciation is simply a matter of spontaneous response or 'personal taste', Anderson argues that genuine criticism requires the application of general aesthetic principles and an awareness of the relationship between art and nature. In exploring how beauty is experienced and defined, he considers a wide range of authors, from Homer to Joyce, Melville to Dostoevsky, Shakespeare to Shaw. He outlines his underlying theory of aesthetics and offers commentary on some key controversies of his day, including psychoanalytic criticism, the Ern Malley hoax, and the censorship of Ulysses in Australia.
With characteristic rigor and originality, Anderson proposes a philosophical way of approaching works of art, one which can lead us to a more meaningful and thoughtful engagement with literature.
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Edition
First published in 1982 by Hale & Iremonger
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
A5: Tankobon
Illustrations
16 b&w ill.
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
471 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74332-509-4 (9781743325094)
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Persons
John Anderson was the Challis professor of philosophy at the University of Sydney from 1927 to 1958.