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Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction, by
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- Brief Synopsis:
- In today's art world, many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art.
- Long Synopsis:
- In 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.
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 184 Pages
- ISBN-10:
- N/A
- ISBN-13:
- 9780192804631
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 07/04/09
- Copyright Date:
- 2003
- Copyrighted By:
- Cynthia Freeland
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Digital Divide Data
- Proofread By:
- Digital Divide Data
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