ISBN: 0415159644 9780415159647

Category: Art / Criticism & Theory

Page count: 273

<p>Philosophy of Art is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics.<br> It introduces the techniques of analytic philosophy as well as key topics such as the representational theory of art, formalism, neo-formalism, aesthetic theories of art, neo-Wittgensteinism, the Institutional Theory of Art. as well as historical approaches to the nature of art.<br> Throughout, abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art including frequent reference to the avant-garde in this way enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art.<br> Unique features of the textbook are:<br> * chapter summaries<br> * summaries of major theories of art and suggested analyses of the important categories used when talking and thinking of art<br> * annotated suggested readings at the ends of chapters.<br> <br> Also available in this series:<br> Epistemology Pb: 0-415-13043-3: £12.99<br> Ethics Pb: 0-415-15625-4: £11.99<br> Metaphysics Pb: 0-415-14034-X: £12.99<br> Philosophy of Mind Pb: 0-415-13060-3: £11.99<br> Philosophy of Religion Pb: 0-415-13214-2: £12.99</p>