Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Freeland, Cynthia (University of Houston, Texas)


Engels | 09-09-2024 | 192 pagina's

9780192804631

Paperback / softback


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n today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts.

Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, alongside the latest research on the brain's role in perceiving art. This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art.

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EAN :9780192804631
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Uitgever :Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V.
Publicatie datum :  09-09-2024
Uitvoering :Paperback / softback
Taal/Talen : Engels
Hoogte :174 mm
Breedte :111 mm
Dikte :15 mm
Gewicht :163 gr
Status :Te bestellen
Aantal pagina's :192