Introducing Philosophy of Art
In Eight Case Studies
1st Edition
Published on 20. October 2014
192 pages
978-1-317-54731-0 (ISBN)
Description
Derek Matravers introduces students to the philosophy of art through a close examination of eight famous works of twentieth-century art. Each work has been selected in order to best illustrate and illuminate a particular problem in aesthetics. Each artwork forms the basis of a single chapter and readers are introduced to such issues as artistic value, intention, interpretation, and expression through a careful analysis of the artwork. Questions considered include what does art mean in contemporary art practice? Is the artistic value of a painting the same as how much you like it? If a painting isn't of anything, then how do we understand it? Can art be immoral? By grounding abstract and theoretical discussion in real examples the book provides an excellent way into the subject for readers new to the philosophical dimension of art appreciation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
12,60 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-54731-0 (9781317547310)
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Person
Derek Wiliams
Content
Preface and Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 What is Art?; Chapter 2 The Value of Art; Chapter 3 Expression; Chapter 4 Forgeries, Copies and Variations; Chapter 5 Intention and Interpretation; Chapter 6 Beauty and Ugliness; Chapter 7 Art and Knowledge; Chapter 8 Art and Morality;
